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CLOCKSPRING Centering

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CAUTION: If rotating part of clockspring is not positioned properly with steering column and front wheels, clockspring failure may result. Use following procedure to center clockspring.
  1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
  2. Position wheels in straight-ahead position. Remove driver-side air bag and steering wheel. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG & STEERING WHEEL under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Depress 2 plastic auto-locking tabs to release locking mechanism. See Figure .
  3. Keeping locking mechanism disengaged, rotate clockspring rotor clockwise to end of its travel. DO NOT apply excessive torque. From end of its travel, rotate rotor 2 1/2 turns in counterclockwise direction.
  4. Horn wire should end up at top and air bag module wire (squib wire) at bottom. See Figure . Engage clockspring locking mechanism. Install steering wheel and air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG & STEERING WHEEL under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  5. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. DO NOT connect negative battery cable at this time. Perform system operation check to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK.
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