Clockspring - Installation

INSTALLATION

WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.

CAUTION: If the clockspring is not properly centered in relation to the steering wheel, steering shaft and steering gear, the clockspring tapes WILL be damaged, and such damage is NOT covered under the provisions of the vehicle warranty. If clockspring centering is not maintained during the performance of any vehicle service procedure, the clockspring centering procedure MUST be performed. Procedures. Service replacement clocksprings are shipped pre-centered and with a locking pin installed. This locking pin should not be removed until after the steering wheel has been installed on the steering column. If the locking pin is removed before the steering wheel is installed on a steering column, the clockspring centering procedure MUST be performed.

NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain that the front wheels are still in the straight-ahead position.





1. Engage and latch the multi-function switch and, if the vehicle is so equipped, the adjustable pedal switch onto the clockspring (2) mounting bracket.
2. Carefully slide the centered clockspring down over the steering column (3) upper shaft.
3. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors to the connector receptacles on the backs of the multi-function switch, the adjustable pedal switch (if equipped), the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) and the clockspring.
4. From above the steering column, align and fully tighten the two captive upper screws (1) that secure the back of the clockspring to the column. Tighten the screws securely.





5. Install and tighten the lower screw (2) that secures the face of the clockspring (1) to the steering column.
6. Reinstall the shrouds onto the steering column. Steering Column Shroud - Installation.

NOTE: When reinstalling the steering wheel, be certain to index the engagement dowel/drive pin on the upper surface of the clockspring rotor with the slot cast into the lower surface of the steering wheel armature hub.

7. Reinstall the steering wheel onto the steering column. Installation.
8. If a new clockspring has been installed, remove the plastic locking pin that is securing the clockspring rotor to the clockspring case to maintain clockspring centering. If the original clockspring is being reinstalled, remove whatever device was used to maintain clockspring centering during installation.
9. Reconnect the steering wheel wire harness connector to the upper clockspring connector receptacle. Be certain that the steering wheel wire harness is routed between the steering wheel back trim cover and the steering wheel armature.
10. Reinstall the driver airbag onto the steering wheel. Driver Air Bag - Installation.
11. Reconnect the battery negative cable.