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Clockspring - Removal






REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, Occupant Classification System (OCS), seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: A service replacement clockspring is shipped with the clockspring pre-centered and with a molded plastic locking pin installed. This locking pin should not be removed until the steering wheel has been installed on the steering column. If the locking pin is removed before the steering wheel is installed, the clockspring centering procedure must be performed.

NOTE: When a clockspring is installed into a vehicle without properly centering and locking the entire steering system, the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) data does not agree with the true position of the steering system and causes the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system to shut down. This may also damage the clockspring without any immediate malfunction. Unlike some other Chrysler vehicles, this SAS never requires calibration. Procedures .

NOTE: Determining if the clockspring/SAS is centered is also possible electrically using the diagnostic scan tool. Steering wheel position is displayed as ANGLE with a range of up to 900 degrees. Refer to the appropriate menu item on the diagnostic scan tool.

NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain to turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and that the entire steering system is locked or inhibited from rotation.





1. Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position and inhibit the steering column shaft from rotation.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft. Removal.
4. If the removed clockspring is to be reused, be certain to secure the clockspring rotor to the clockspring case to maintain clockspring centering until the steering wheel is reinstalled on the steering column. If clockspring centering is not maintained, the clockspring must be centered again before the steering wheel is reinstalled. Procedures.
5. Move the steering column to the fully lowered position and leave the tilt release lever in the released (down) position.
6. Remove the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column. Steering Column - Removal.
7. Remove the right multi-function switch (3) from the clockspring (4). Right Multifunction Switch - Removal.
8. Remove the left multi-function switch (5) from the clockspring. Left Multifunction Switch - Removal.
9. Remove the three screws (1) that secure the clockspring to the steering column lock housing (2).





10. Pull the clockspring (1) away from the steering column lock housing far enough to access and disconnect the three instrument panel wire harness connectors (2) from the receptacles on the back of the clockspring case.
11. Remove the clockspring from the steering column.

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