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Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Installation

    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.
    NOTE: If a clockspring has rotated out of center, carry out this step.
  1. Centralize the clockspring.
    1. Turn the clockspring in a counterclockwise direction until resistance is felt.
    2. Turn the clockspring in a clockwise direction, until the arrow marked on the rotor of the clockspring aligns with the raised "V" section at the 12 o'clock position on the outer cover of the clockspring (approximately 2.50 turns).
      Fig 1: Turning Clockspring In Counterclockwise Direction
      G04655045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    2. Vehicle repairs reusing the same clockspring 

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

    3. All vehicles 

    NOTE: Slight turning of the clockspring rotor is allowable for alignment purposes to the steering column.
  3. Install the clockspring.
    • Make sure the retaining tabs lock into position on the steering column.
      Fig 2: Installing Clockspring
      G04655046Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the clockspring electrical connector.
    NOTE: An audible click will be heard when the locking tabs are fully engaged.
  5. Attach the multifunction switches to the clockspring.
  6. Install the steering column lower shroud and the 3 screws.
    NOTE: An audible click will be heard when the locking tabs are fully engaged.
  7. If equipped, install the audio control switch.
    • Connect the audio control switch electrical connector.
    • Install the audio control switch.
  8. Install the steering column upper shroud.
  9. Attach the instrument panel lower knee bolster to the instrument panel.
    • Secure the clip and install the 4 screws.

    10. Vehicles installing a new clockspring 

    CAUTION: Do not rotate the new clockspring between removing the sealing key and installing the steering wheel. If the vehicle is left unattended by the technician between removing the seal and installing the steering wheel, carry out the centralizing procedure.
  10. Remove the sealing key.

    11. All vehicles 

    CAUTION: Make sure the spacing collar is correctly located when installing the steering wheel. Do not install the steering wheel if the spacer collar is missing.
    Fig 3: Locating Spacing Collar
    G04655047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: If the vehicle is left unattended by the technician between centralizing the clockspring and installing the steering wheel, the centralizing procedure must be repeated.
  11. Install the spacing collar.
  12. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  13. Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE  in this article.
  14. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in the General Procedures portion of this article.
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