CLOCKSPRING Centering
NOTE:
If clockspring is not positioned properly in relation to steering column and front wheels, clockspring failure will result. Following procedure must be used to center clockspring.
- If steering wheel has not already been removed, make sure to disable the air bag system. Refer to SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Position front wheels straight ahead. Center steering wheel. Remove air bag module, vibration damper, and steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD R & I under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Press auto-locking tabs in center of clockspring. See Fig 1. Rotate clockspring rotor clockwise to end of its travel. Rotate clockspring rotor counterclockwise 2 1/2 turns from end of its travel. When clockspring is positioned correctly, horn wire will be at top of clockspring and air bag module wire at bottom. Locking tabs will be horizontal.
- Install steering wheel, vibration damper, and air bag module. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD R & I under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. DO NOT connect negative battery cable yet. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK for additional procedures.