Clockspring

Removal and Installation

 WARNING: If the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail prematurely. If in doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

1. NOTICE: If installing a new clockspring, do not remove the clockspring anti-rotation key until the steering wheel is installed. If the anti-rotation key has been removed before installing the steering wheel, the clockspring must be centered. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

   Remove the steering wheel and the upper and lower steering column shrouds. Refer to Section 211-04 .
   • To install, remove the anti-rotation key from a new clockspring after installing the steering wheel.

Vehicles with active park assist

All vehicles

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Vehicles with active park assist

All vehicles

8. If a new clockspring was installed and the anti-rotation key has been removed before the steering wheel is installed or the clockspring being installed has rotated from its centralized position, refer to Clockspring Adjustment .