Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraints (SIR) system. Refer to "Disabling the SIR System".
2. Turn the front wheels straight ahead.
3. Remove the driver side airbag module. Refer to "Driver Airbag Module".
4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel and Column.
5. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel and the knee bolster. Refer to Interior Trim.
6. Disconnect the connectors at the lower steering column.




7. Remove the screws and the clock spring from the steering shaft.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: If the clock spring is not properly aligned, the steering wheel may not be able to rotate completely during a turn. Restricted turning ability can cause the vehicle to crash. Improper alignment of the clock spring also may make the SIR system in-operative, preventing the airbags from deploying during a crash. Both of these outcomes can result in injury.

NOTE: Turning the clock spring more than three turns clockwise or more than three turns counterclockwise can damage the spring.




1. Turn the front wheels straight ahead.

2. Install the clock spring with the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the clock spring mounting screws to 1.25 N.m (11 lb-in).

IMPORTANT: The clock spring may come packed in material used to prevent damage to the spring during shipping or storage. Avoid installing any of the packing material with the clock spring.




3. Turn the lobe of the clock spring clockwise to lock.
4. Turn the lobe of the clock spring counterclockwise approximately three turns to the neutral position, with the front wheels straight ahead.
5. Properly align the pointed marks on the components of the clock spring.
6. Connect the electrical connectors on the lower steering column.
7. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel and the knee bolster. Refer to Interior Trim.
8. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel and Column.
9. Connect the driver airbag module and the horn connectors.
10. Install the driver airbag module. Refer to "Driver Airbag Module".
11. Reinstall the airbag fuse F15 which was removed when disabling the SIR system.