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CLOCKSPRING Adjustment

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Adhesive Tape
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: Typical clockspring shown below, others similar.
  1. NOTE: Do not over-rotate the clockspring rotor. The internal ribbon wire is connected to the clockspring rotor. The internal ribbon wire acts as a stop and can be broken from its internal connection. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

    Turn the clockspring rotor clockwise, carefully feeling for resistance to turning.

    GFD662717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: The clockspring rotor must stop at the first instance that the electrical connector is at the 12 o'clock position.

    Turn the clockspring rotor counterclockwise so the electrical connector is in the 12 o'clock position.

    GFD662718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: After final positioning, do not allow the clockspring rotor to rotate from this position.

    Turn the clockspring rotor counterclockwise through 3 complete turns ending with the clockspring rotor electrical connector in the 12 o'clock position.

    GFD662719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. When the clockspring is correctly centralized, the wiring harness is visible through the site glass and the 2 arrows at the LH side are aligned. Make sure the clockspring does not rotate from this position until after the steering wheel is installed.
    GFD662720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Tape the clockspring inner rotor to the outer housing. Use the General Equipment: Adhesive Tape
GFD662721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY