Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Windstar. 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 on steering column, slide clockspring onto steering column and engage retaining tabs. Remove air bag simulator from lower clockspring harness connector and reconnect connectors. Attach clockspring connectors to connector retaining bracket. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. After installing steering wheel, DO NOT connect large air bag module connector at this time. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F403) through steering wheel access door to clockspring side of upper clockspring connector.
- Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all remaining deployable devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.