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Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Installation

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Vehicles needing clockspring recentering 

    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.
  1. If the vehicle's clockspring has rotated out of center, follow these steps to center the clockspring.
    1. Hold the clockspring outer housing stationary.
      2. CAUTION: Overturning will destroy the clockspring. The internal ribbon wire acts as the stop and can be broken from its internal connection.
    2. While turning the rotor clockwise, carefully feel for the ribbon wire to run out of length and for a slight resistance. Stop turning at this point.
    3. Turn the clockspring counterclockwise until the yellow indicator shows anywhere in the window (window will be near the 1 o'clock position) and the arrow on the rotor lines up with the arrow on the top of the housing. The clockspring is now centered.
      • Do not allow the rotor to turn from this position.
    2. Fig 1: Centering Clockspring
    GF0023994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  2. Connect the 2 clockspring electrical connectors to the clockspring.
    3. NOTE: Slight turning of the clockspring rotor is allowable for alignment purposes to the steering column.
    NOTE: The clockspring is shown from the back for clarity.
  3. Align the clockspring for installation.
    • Align the large slot to the large tab in the clockspring.
    • Align the small slot to the small tab in the clockspring.
    4. Fig 2: Aligning Clockspring For Installation
    GF0023995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the 3 clockspring screws.
  5. For vehicles reusing a clockspring that was removed, remove the tape. For vehicles installing a new clockspring, remove the retaining pin.
  6. Install the lower steering column shroud and the 3 screws.
  7. Position the steering column completely downward and lock in place.
  8. Install the upper steering column shroud and engage the retaining tabs.
  9. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN article.
  10. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
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