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Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

    Vehicles needing clockspring recentering 

    WARNING: Incorrect centralization may result in premature component failure. If in doubt when centralizing the clockspring, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  1. 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. CAUTION: 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 counter clockwise, 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 3 turns) until the ribbon wire shows anywhere across the window (window will be near the 2 o'clock position) and the arrow on the rotor lines up with the arrow on the bottom left of the housing. Clockspring is now centered.
      • Do not allow the rotor to turn from this position.
        Fig 1: Identifying Vehicles Needing Clockspring Recentering
        G03989840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    2. All vehicles 

  2. Install the clockspring and the 4 screws.
    Fig 2: Installing Clockspring Screws
    G03989839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the 2 clockspring electrical connectors.
    Fig 3: Connecting Clockspring Electrical Connectors
    G03989838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. Vehicle repairs reusing the same clockspring 

    NOTE: When the tape is removed, do not allow the clockspring to turn.
    Fig 4: Removing Tape Applied During Clockspring
    G03989837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the tape applied during clockspring removal.

    5. Vehicles installing a new clockspring 

    CAUTION: Do not rotate the new clockspring between removing the sealing key and installing the steering wheel. If the vehicle is left unattended by the technician between removing the sealing key and installing the steering wheel, carry out the centralizing procedure.
  5. Remove the sealing key.

    6. All vehicles 

  6. Install the lower steering column shroud and the 3 screws.
    Fig 5: Installing Lower Steering Column Shroud
    G03989836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the cluster finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
    8. CAUTION: If the vehicle is left unattended by the technician between centralizing the clockspring and installing the steering wheel, the centralizing procedure must be repeated.
  8. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  9. Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Installation .
  10. Install the steering column lower finish panel.
    • Align and seat the retaining clips and install the 2 screws.
  11. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
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