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 the steering wheel has not already been removed, before proceeding, perform the air bag service precautions to disable the air bag restraint system. Refer to SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Also, refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Place front wheels in straight-ahead position and center steering wheel (if possible). Remove air bag module, vibration damper and steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD R & I .
- To begin centering of clockspring, depress 2 plastic 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 should end up at top of clockspring and air bag module wire at bottom. Auto-locking tabs should be horizontal. See Fig 1.
- Install steering wheel, vibration damper and air bag module. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD R & I . DO NOT connect negative battery cable yet. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK for further procedures.