Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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: If installing a new clockspring, do not remove the clockspring anti-rotation key until the steering wheel is installed. If the anti-rotation key has been removed before installing the steering wheel, the clockspring must be centered. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

NOTE: Typical clockspring shown in illustration.

Position the clockspring onto the steering column.
- Align the electrical connector ends and the 2 clockspring pins on the back of the clockspring to the 2 steering wheel rotation sensor pin holes.
With the clockspring pins aligned to the steering wheel rotation sensor pin holes, push the clockspring in, seating the electrical connector.
Install the 3 clockspring screws.
Connect the clockspring electrical connector(s).
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: 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.

If a new clockspring was installed and the anti-rotation key has not been removed proceed to Step 7. If a new clockspring was installed and the anti-rotation key has been removed before the steering wheel is installed, or the same clockspring is being installed, rotate the clockspring inner rotor counterclockwise. Carefully feel for the ribbon wire to run out of length with slight resistance and stop rotating the clockspring inner rotor.
Turn the clockspring inner rotor clockwise to the 12 o'clock position, then rotate the clockspring inner rotor clockwise through 3 full revolutions ending up in the 12 o'clock position. The clockspring is now centered.
Install the steering column shroud. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
If a new clockspring was installed, remove the anti-rotation key.
Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to DRIVER AIRBAG .