Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

CLOCKSPRING CENTERING






WARNING: To service any component of the SCCM, the entire assembly must be removed from the column. This must be done due to the clockspring passing through the assembly and into the self docking connector. Failure to remove the assembly could damage the pins of the clockspring and prevent the airbag system from operating properly.

If the rotating tape (wire coil) in the clockspring is not positioned properly with the steering wheel and the front wheels, the clockspring may fail. The following procedure MUST BE USED to center the clockspring if it is not known to be properly positioned, or if the front wheels were moved from the straight ahead position.

NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain to turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

1. Position steering wheel and front wheels straight ahead.
2. Remove the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) Steering Column Control Module - Removal.





3. Remove the clockspring Steering Column Control Module - Disassembly.
4. The clockspring can rotate approximately 5 3/4 turns from lock to lock. To be properly centered, rotate the clockspring rotor clockwise until the rotor stops. Do not apply excessive force.
5. From the end of travel, rotate the rotor counterclockwise two turns and then keep going a little more until the wires end up on the right side of the column shaft (at the 3 o'clock position).





6. Install the SCCM Steering Column Control Module - Installation

WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable Component Tests and General Diagnostics . Personal injury or death may result if the system test is not performed properly.