Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

CLOCKSPRING

Part 1:

Part 2:

Removal

WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Depower the system.
2. Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
3. Remove the driver air bag module.
4. Remove the steering wheel.
5. Remove the 2 steering column opening cover screws.
6. Remove the steering column opening cover.







7. CAUTION: Do not use a prying device to detach the shift lever boot or damage to the steering column shrouds can result.

Detach the gear selector boot from the shrouds.

8. Remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws.
9. Remove the lower steering column shroud.







10. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
1 Lift where shown to release the retaining clips, and rotate the upper steering column trim panel out of the instrument cluster finish panel.
2 Remove the upper steering column shroud hard shell.

11. If installing the same clockspring, apply 2 strips of masking tape across the clockspring to prevent accidental rotation when the clockspring is removed.
12. Remove the multi-function switch screw.
13. While releasing the retaining tab at the top of the multi-function switch, slide the multi-function switch up and out of the way.
14. Remove the 2 clockspring screws.

15. NOTE: If the clockspring is to be reinstalled, do not allow the clockspring to turn from its removal position.

Disconnect the clockspring electrical connectors and remove the clockspring.

16. Inspect the clockspring mounting bracket for damage and remove as necessary.
- Remove the 3 clockspring mounting bracket screws and discard the clockspring mounting bracket if damaged.

Installation
1. Position the clockspring mounting bracket, if removed.
2. Install the 3 clockspring mounting bracket screws.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

3. Connect the clockspring electrical connectors.







4. WARNING: Incorrect centralization may result in premature component failure. If in doubt when centralizing the clockspring, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

If the vehicle's clockspring has rotated out of center, follow these steps to center the clockspring.
1 Hold the clockspring outer housing stationary.

2 CAUTION: Overturning will destroy the clockspring. The internal ribbon wire acts as the stop and can be broken from its internal connection.

While turning the rotor counterclockwise, carefully feel for the ribbon wire to run out of length and for a slight resistance. Stop turning at this point.

3 Turn the clockspring clockwise approximately 3 turns. This is the center point of the clockspring. Do not allow the rotor to turn from this position.







5. NOTE: Slight turning of the clockspring rotor is allowable for alignment purposes to the steering column.

Install the clockspring onto the steering column.
1 With the flats of the clockspring aligned the flats of the steering column, slide the clockspring onto the steering column.
2 Install the 2 clockspring screws.

6. For vehicles receiving a new clockspring, remove the retaining pin.
7. For vehicles reusing the clockspring that was removed, remove the tape from the clockspring.
8. Install the multi-function switch onto the steering column.
9. Install the multi-function switch screw.
10. Install the upper steering column shroud.
11. Install the lower steering column shroud.
12. Install the 3 lower steering column shroud screws.
13. Attach the gear shift lever boot to the steering column shrouds.
14. Install the lower steering column opening cover.
15. Install the 2 lower steering column opening cover screws.
16. Install the steering wheel.
17. Install the driver air bag module.
18. Repower the system.