Clockspring Adjustment

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, REFER to SAFETY WARNINGS . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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.

NOTE: Typical SCCM and clockspring shown in illustration, others similar.

NOTICE: Do not over-rotate the clockspring inner rotor. The internal ribbon wire is connected to the clockspring rotor. The internal ribbon wire acts as a stop and can be broken from its internal connection. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.
1. Turn until resistance is felt, then turn clockwise so the electrical connector is in the 12 o'clock position.
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  Fig 1: Clockspring Adjustment Procedure (Typical Clockspring Shown)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.