Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Ford Ranger and 1996 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .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 instrument panel moldings and trim panels as necessary to access lower steering column shroud. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Disconnect clockspring wire harness. Ensure that clockspring internal locking mechanism is engaged (clockspring should not turn more than 45 degrees in either direction). Remove ignition switch lock cylinder, ground wire eyelet bolt, and key warning contact from ignition cylinder.
- Depress 3 retaining tabs to release clockspring from steering column See Fig 1. Remove clockspring from steering column shaft.
NOTE:
Service replacement clockspring will contain a Red plastic locking insert to prevent rotation. DO NOT
remove insert until clockspring is securely installed on column.