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Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Installation

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    Vehicles receiving a new clockspring 

    NOTE: A new clockspring is supplied in a centralized position and held there with a key.
    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 these steps.
  1. Remove the key from the clockspring, holding the rotor in its centralized position.
    • Do not allow the clockspring rotor to turn.

    Vehicles needing clockspring recentering 

    2. CAUTION: Overturning will destroy the clockspring. The internal ribbon wire acts as the stop and can be broken from its internal connection.
    Fig 1: Turning Rotor Counter-Clockwise
    G03881264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Turn the rotor counterclockwise until it stops.
    • While turning the rotor counterclockwise, carefully feel for the ribbon wire to run out of length. Stop turning when a slight resistance is felt.
  3. Turn the rotor clockwise and stop when the arrows line up.
    Fig 2: Turning Rotor Clockwise
    G03881265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Turn the rotor clockwise two complete turns and stop when the arrows line up. This is the center point of the clockspring.
    • Do not allow the rotor to turn from this position.
    Fig 3: Turning Rotor Clockwise
    G03881265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. Vehicle repairs reusing the same clockspring 

    NOTE: When the tape is removed, do not allow the clockspring to turn.
  5. Remove the tape applied during clockspring removal.

    6. All vehicles 

    NOTE: Slight turning of the clockspring rotor is allowable for alignment purposes to the steering column.
    Fig 4: Sliding Clockspring Onto Steering Column
    G03881263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. With the flats of the clockspring aligned to the flats of the steering column, slide the clockspring onto the steering column and engage the retaining tabs.
  7. Connect the clockspring electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Connecting Clockspring Electrical Connector
    G04001704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the upper steering column shroud.
    • Engage the column shift lever boot to the upper steering column shroud.
    Fig 6: Engaging Column Shift Lever Boot To Upper Steering Column Shroud
    G04013007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the lower steering column shroud, engage the column shift lever boot and upper steering column shroud to it and install the three screws
    Fig 7: Installing Screws
    G03881270Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  11. Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE .
  12. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
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