Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If installing NEW clockspring, remove locking mechanism pull ring. If installing existing clockspring, remove tape applied during removal procedure. If clockspring rotor has moved or if unsure of clockspring rotor position, center clockspring. See CLOCKSPRING CENTERING
under ADJUSTMENTS. Maintain clockspring centered position.NOTE: Slight turning of clockspring is allowable during installation to properly align clockspring to steering column.
- With flats of clockspring aligned to flats of steering column slide clockspring onto steering column shaft. Engage clockspring retaining clips. Position clockspring wiring harness down side of steering column and connect harness to retainers. Remove air bag simulator from clockspring harness connector and reconnect connectors.
- To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. DO NOT install driver-side air bag at this time. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) to upper clockspring connector. Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy. Remove air bag simulator from upper clockspring connector. Install driver-side air bag module. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.