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Removal And Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Installation

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  1. Install the clockspring and 2 screws.
  2. Connect the clockspring electrical connector.
  3. Install the lower steering column shroud and 3 screws.
  4. Attach the upper steering column shroud to the lower steering column shroud.

    5. Vehicles installing a new clockspring 

  5. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
    • After the steering wheel installation, remove the clockspring sealing key.
    6. Fig 1: Locating Clockspring Sealing Key
    GF0028604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicle repairs reusing the same clockspring 

    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: Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position. Damage to the clockspring may occur.
  6. If the vehicle's clockspring has rotated out of center, follow these steps to center the clockspring.
    1. Hold the clockspring outer housing stationary.
      2. NOTE: Overturning will destroy the clockspring. The internal ribbon wire acts as the stop and can be broken from its internal connection.
    2. While turning the rotor counterclockwise, carefully feel for the ribbon wire to run out of length and for a slight resistance. Stop turning at this point.
    3. Turn the clockspring clockwise (approximately 2.25 turns) until the clockspring rotor wiring and connector are in the 12 o'clock position. Clockspring is now centered.
      • Do not allow the rotor to turn from this position.
    7. Fig 2: Centering Clockspring
    GF0021888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the vehicle is left unattended by the technician between centralizing the clockspring and installing the steering wheel, the centralizing procedure must be repeated. Damage to the clockspring may occur.
  7. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

    8. All vehicles 

  8. Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Driver Air Bag Module .
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