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Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Installation

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    WARNING: If the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail prematurely. If in doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    CAUTION: Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position or damage to the clockspring can occur.
  1. If the vehicle's clockspring has rotated out of center, follow these steps to center the clockspring.
    • Hold the clockspring outer housing stationary.
      CAUTION: Overturning will destroy the clockspring. The internal ribbon wire acts as the stop and can be broken from its internal connection.
    • While turning the rotor counterclockwise, carefully feel for the ribbon wire to run out of length and for a slight resistance. Stop turning at this point.
    • Turn the clockspring clockwise approximately 3 turns. This is the center point of the clockspring.
      • Do not allow the rotor to turn from this position. To prevent accidental rotation until the clockspring is installed, 2 pieces of tape may be applied to the clockspring.
    2. Fig 1: Centering Clockspring
    GF0002230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Slight turning of the clockspring rotor is allowable for alignment purposes to the steering column.
  2. With the flats of the clockspring aligned to the flats of the steering column, slide the clockspring onto the steering column.
    • For vehicles receiving a new clockspring, remove the retaining pin.
    • For vehicles reusing the clockspring that was removed, remove the tape.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Steering Column
    GF0002231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the clockspring electrical connectors.
    • Make sure to align and completely seat the electrical connectors.
  4. Install the multi-function switch and screw.
  5. Install the upper steering column shroud and shroud screw.
  6. Install the lower steering column shroud and screw.
  7. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN article.
  8. Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Driver Air Bag Module  in the General Procedures portion of this section.
  9. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering  in the General Procedures portion of this section.
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