OEM Chrysler Aspen Clock Spring

Chrysler Aspen Clock Spring Parts and Q&A

• Clockspring
  56049795AE
  Q: How to Remove and Replace a Clock Spring Assembly on Chrysler Aspen?

  A:

  The first step to remove and replace the Clock Spring Assembly is to unplug and isolate the battery negative cable, making sure to wait two minutes after that for the SRS's capacitor to discharge. Turn the Steering Wheel until the front tires are pointing right in front of you. Wait and now lift out the driver Air Bag from the steering wheel as well as take out the steering wheel wire harness connectors from the upper Clock Spring connector receptacles. Don't rush when you take out the steering wheel to ensure that the toggle on the steering wheel puller is secure and won't harm the Clock Spring. Loosen the screw around the tilt Steering Column knob and take it away from the tilt actuator. From under the steering column, remove the two screws at the side of the upper shroud that are holding it against the lower shroud and then press the sides of the upper shroud in gently to release the snaps. Take the upper shroud off, next remove the screw in the center holding the lower shroud to the steering column and then remove the lower shroud. Separate the two connections between the instrument panel wire harness and their receptacles found below the steering column on the back of the Clock Spring housing, as well as remove the instrument panel wire harness connector from the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) plug. Remove the two screws holding the Clock Spring to the multi-function switch mounting housing and pull out the Clock Spring, because it cannot be fixed and must be swapped if anything is wrong with it. If you plan to reuse the Clock Spring, connect the rotor to the Clock Spring case to keep it centered prior to installing it; if it isn't centered, the Clock Spring must be re-centered before you install it.
• Clockspring
  R5082062AJ
  Q: How to Install a Clock Spring Assembly on Chrysler Aspen?

  A:

  Unplug the negative battery cable to turn off the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before pulling apart the old and new Clock Spring assembly. For cars with Hybrid Electric Vehicles, make sure you pull out the high voltage service disconnect. Verify first that the front wheels are directly facing the front of the car. Center the Clock Spring rotor and case or keep the plastic locking pin in place, then slowly pull the Clock Spring down along the steering column inner shaft. Position the hole on the Clock Spring case over the locating pin on the multi-function switch mounting housing, fasten using two screws and tighten them to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.). Plug each of the wire connectors from the panel back into the Clock Spring housing and the SAS connector's receptacles at the back. Set the lower piece of the shroud onto the steering column and use one center screw to attach it, making sure it's tightened to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.). Lay the upper shroud above the lower shroud, making sure the gearshift lever gap hider is in place, snap then together and use two outboard screws to secure them, tightening both to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.). After that, connect the tilt steering column knob to the tilt adjuster actuator and tighten the screw to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.). When you put in a new Clock Spring, remove the plastic locking pin to keep the spring centered. Thread the engagement dowel into the Steering Wheel collar, connect the wire harness at the correct places and secure the steering wheel. Make sure to mount the driver Air Bag on the steering wheel again and reconnect the negative battery cable. Do not forget to replace the high voltage service disconnect for vehicles with hybrid engines.