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Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

Diagnostic Tool, Restraint System:






SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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.
^ CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE AIR BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
^ DO NOT SET A LIVE AIR BAG MODULE DOWN WITH THE TRIM COVER FACE DOWN. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
^ AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE CAN CONTAIN DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE GAS GENERANT COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTERWARDS.
^ NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ AIR BAG MODULES WITH DISCOLORED OR DAMAGED TRIM COVERS MUST BE INSTALLED NEW, NOT REPAINTED.

NOTE: A repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Prepare the vehicle for clockspring removal.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING, ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS, SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS, SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.

PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENT OR SYSTEM TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF THE FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS.

THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.

TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).

2 Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION/REACTIVATION PROCEDURE.







2. Remove the steering wheel back cover plugs.







3. Remove the two driver air bag module bolts.







4. Remove the driver air bag module.
1 Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
2 Remove the driver air bag module.

5. Remove the steering wheel.

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







6. Remove the tilt wheel handle and shank.







7. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the lower steering column shroud.







8. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1 Position the ignition switch lock cylinder to the RUN position.
2 Using a suitable tool, push upward on the cylinder release tab while pulling the ignition switch lock cylinder outward.







9. Position the upper steering column shroud up enough to access the clockspring retaining clips.







10. Remove the Passive Anti-theft System (PATS) transmitter.
1 Remove the PATS transmitter retaining screw.
2 Position the PATS transmitter out of the way.







11. Remove the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch.







12. Remove the wire harness from the holder.







13. Remove the clockspring electrical connectors.
1 Remove the bolt.
2 Release the pin-type retainer and electrical connector.
3 Release the pin-type retainer and disconnect the electrical connector.







14. Release the lower clockspring retaining clip.







15. Remove the clockspring.
1 Release the remaining two clockspring retaining clips.
2 Remove the clockspring.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REMOVAL PROCEDURE.

Vehicles receiving a new clockspring
1. Remove the key from the clockspring, holding the rotor in its centralized position.
^ Do not allow the clockspring rotor to turn.

NOTE: A new clockspring is supplied in a centralized position and held there with a key.

Vehicles needing clockspring recentering







2. Centralize the clockspring.
1 Hold the clockspring outer housing stationary.
2 Depress the clockspring locking tab to release the rotor.
3 While holding the clockspring locking tab in the released position, turn the rotor counterclockwise, carefully feeling for the ribbon wire to run out of length and a slight resistance to be felt. Stop turning at this point.

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

4 While holding the clockspring locking tab in the released position, turn the clockspring clockwise approximately 2.25 turns. This is the center point of the clockspring.
^ Release the clockspring locking tab. Do not allow the rotor to turn from this position.

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.

NOTE: If a clockspring has rotated out of center, follow through with this step.

All vehicles







3. Install the clockspring onto the steering column.
1 With the flats of the clockspring aligned to the flats of the steering column, slide the clockspring onto the steering column.
2 Engage the upper and side retaining tabs.

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







4. Engage the lower clockspring retaining clip.







5. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the clockspring electrical connector at the base of the steering column.







6. Install the clockspring electrical connectors.
1 Install the bolt.
2 Connect the electrical connector. Install the pin-type retainer and electrical connector to the bracket.
3 Connect the electrical connector. Install the pin-type retainer and electrical connector to the bracket.







7. Route the clockspring wire harness into the retainer.







8. Install the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch.







9. Install the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transmitter.
1 Position the PATS transmitter.
2 Install the PATS transmitter retaining screw.







10. Reposition the upper steering column shroud.







11. Install the lower steering column shroud.
1 Position the lower steering column shroud.
2 Install the screws.







12. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder.
^ Position the ignition switch lock cylinder to the RUN position.
^ Insert the ignition switch lock cylinder into the steering column.
^ Make sure the ignition switch lock cylinder is fully seated and aligned in the interlocking washer before turning the key to the OFF position.
^ Make sure the ignition switch lock cylinder retaining pin is seated in the hole in the steering column.
^ Rotate the ignition switch lock cylinder through all positions to verify operation.







13. Install the tilt wheel handle and shank.
14. Install the steering wheel. Do not install the driver air bag module at this time.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.







15. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tools to the clockspring electrical connectors at the top of the steering column.
16. Connect the battery ground cable.
17. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at all deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Prove Out Procedure
18. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.







19. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tools from the clockspring electrical connectors at the top of the steering column.







20. Install the driver air bag module.
1 Connect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
2 Position the driver air bag module into the steering wheel.







21. Install the two driver air bag module bolts.
^ Install the two steering wheel back cover plugs.

22. Restore the vehicle to operating condition.
1 Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION/REACTIVATION PROCEDURE.

2 With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Prove Out Procedure

WARNING: THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IS FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. REMOVE FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROAD USE. FAILURE TO REMOVE COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
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