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, disable the air bag system. Refer to SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Also, refer to 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 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 clock-spring 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 under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. DO NOT connect negative battery cable yet. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK for additional procedures.