Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM
under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Leave negative battery cable disconnected.CAUTION: When removing steering wheel, DO NOT use a knock-off type steering wheel puller, or strike steering wheel or shaft with a hammer. A sudden impact could damage bearing or collapse steering column.
- Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Ensure vehicle front wheels are in straight-ahead position and steering column shaft alignment mark is at 12 o'clock position. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL .
- Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Unscrew tilt wheel lever (if equipped). Remove ignition switch lock cylinder by turning key to RUN position, removing lower shroud and using a 1/8" (3.17 mm) wire pin inserted into hole in steering column under lock cylinder to depress retaining pin. Pull out on lock cylinder to remove from steering column
- Remove key warning chime contact from lock cylinder. Remove ground wire eyelet bolt. Remove clockspring down lead harness hanger clips from steering column. Disconnect clockspring wire harness. Remove connectors from bracket.
- Install service lock on clockspring. If service lock is missing, apply 2 strips of tape across clockspring hub and rotor to maintain alignment. See Fig 1 . Pry 3 retaining snaps to release clockspring from steering column. Remove clockspring from steering column shaft.
NOTE:
Service replacement clockspring will contain a plastic locking insert to prevent rotation. DO NOT
remove insert until clockspring is securely installed on column.