Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

Clockspring









Removal

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. NOTICE: Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position to prevent damage to the clockspring.

Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Steering Column Steering Wheel.

2. Remove the steering column shroud. For additional information, refer to Steering Column Steering Column.

3. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connectors, disengage the 3 retaining tabs and remove the clockspring.

Installation

1. NOTICE: If installing a new clockspring, do not remove the clockspring anti-rotation key until the steering wheel is installed. If the anti-rotation key has been removed before installing the steering wheel, the clockspring must be centered. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

Position the clockspring onto the steering column and engage the retaining tabs to the multi-function switch.

2. Connect the clockspring electrical connectors.

3. WARNING: If the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail prematurely. If in doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTICE: Do not over-rotate the clockspring inner rotor. The internal ribbon wire is connected to the clockspring rotor. The internal ribbon wire acts as a stop and can be broken from its internal connection. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

If a new clockspring was installed and the anti-rotation key has not been removed proceed to Step 5.

If a new clockspring was installed and the anti-rotation key has been removed before the steering wheel is installed or the same clockspring is being installed, rotate the clockspring inner rotor counterclockwise and carefully feel for the ribbon wire to run out of length with slight resistance. Stop rotating the clockspring inner rotor at this point.

4. Starting with the clockspring rotated fully counterclockwise as indicated in Step 3, rotate the clockspring inner rotor, wiring and connector clockwise through 3.75 full revolutions with the connector ending up in the 12 o'clock position.

Verify the clockspring is correctly centralized by observing that the clockspring rotor, wiring and connector are in the 12 o'clock position.

5. Install the steering column shroud. For additional information, refer to Steering Column Steering Column Shroud.

6. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Steering Column Steering Wheel.

7. If a new clockspring was installed, remove the anti-rotation key.

8. Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Driver Air Bag Module Driver Air Bag Module.