Description & Operation: CLOCKSPRING
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Pickup, 1995 Ford F-Super Duty, 1995 Ford Cab & Chassis, and 1995 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The steering column contains a clockspring to transfer electrical signals from steering column wiring harness to air bag module. Clockspring is mounted on steering column between column, and steering wheel. See Fig 1 .