Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

Removal

WARNING: THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT SERVICE IS PERFORMED. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait one minute for the backup power supply energy to be depleted.
2. Ensure that the vehicle's front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
3. Remove the air bag module.
4. Remove the steering wheel.





5. Apply two strips of tape across the clockspring and housing to prevent accidental rotation.





6. Remove the three clockspring assembly screws and pull the clockspring assembly off of the steering column shaft.





7. Remove the clockspring ground wire screw.
8. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
9. Remove the clockspring assembly.

Installation

CAUTION: If the clockspring has been accidentally rotated, the clockspring alignment must be adjusted.

NOTE: If a new clockspring assembly is being installed, the alignment is already set.

1. Ensure that the vehicle's front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
2. Install the clockspring ground wire screw.
3. Position the clockspring assembly on the steering column shaft.
4. If necessary, adjust the clockspring as follows:
- Turn the clockspring clockwise until it stops.
- Rotate the clockspring counter clockwise 2.75 turns.
- Align the marks on the clockspring with the marks on outer housing.

CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to the clockspring.

5. Connect the clockspring electrical connector.

NOTE: If a new clockspring assembly is being installed, the lock pin must be removed.

6. Install the three clockspring screws. Tighten the clockspring screws to 2-3 Nm (18-26 lb-in).
7. Remove the tape strips from the clockspring and housing.
8. Install the steering wheel.
9. Install the air bag module.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Verify that the air bag lamp is operative.