Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Mercury Sable and 1996 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure vehicle front wheels are in straight-ahead position, and steering column shaft alignment mark is at 12 o'clock position. Align clockspring (contact assembly) to column shaft and mounting bosses. Slide clockspring onto shaft. Install 3 retaining screws and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove tape strips. If new clockspring is being installed, remove Red plastic locking insert. Route clockspring wiring down column assembly and connect to column wiring harness. See Figure . Install steering column lower shroud and lower instrument panel cover. Install lower right and left moldings on instrument panel.
- Install steering wheel and driver-side air bag module. Activate SRS. Ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .