Standard Procedure - CLOCKSPRING Centering

If the rotating tape within the clockspring is not positioned properly with the steering wheel and the front wheels, the clockspring may fail during use. The following procedure MUST BE USED  to center the clockspring if:

• The clockspring is not known to be properly positioned.
• The front wheels were moved.
• The steering wheel was moved from the half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise) position.

1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
   WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any airbag system or component service. Failure to do so may result in accidental airbag deployment, personal injury or death.
3. Remove clockspring (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - REMOVAL) .
4. Rotate the clockspring rotor in the CLOCKWISE DIRECTION to the end of travel. Do not apply excessive torque.
5. From the end of travel, rotate the rotor three full turns in the counterclockwise direction. The horn wire and the squib wire should end up at the bottom. If not, rotate the rotor counter clockwise until the wires are properly oriented, but not more than half turn (180 degrees). Engage clockspring locking mechanism.
6. Install the clockspring (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - INSTALLATION) .
   WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM) . Personal injury or death may result if the system test is not performed first.
7. Close hood.
8. Verify vehicle and system operation.