Clockspring Adjustment
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
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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.
NOTE:
This procedure is not for use on vehicles with adaptive steering.
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NOTE: Do not over-rotate the clockspring 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.
Rotate the clockspring rotor counterclockwise and carefully feel for the ribbon wire to run out of length with slight resistance to rotating. Stop rotating the clockspring rotor at this point.
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NOTE: The clockspring rotor must stop at the first instance that the electrical connector is at the 12 o'clock position.
Rotate the clockspring rotor clockwise so the electrical connector is in the 12 o'clock position.
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NOTE: After final positioning, do not allow the clockspring rotor to rotate from this position.
Rotate the clockspring rotor clockwise through 3 complete rotations ending with the clockspring rotor electrical connector in the 12 o'clock position.
- When the clockspring is correctly centralized, the wiring harness is visible through the site glass and the 2 arrows at the LH side are aligned. Make sure the clockspring does not rotate from this position until after the steering wheel is installed.
- Tape the clockspring inner rotor to the outer housing. Use the General Equipment: Adhesive Tape