OEM Chrysler LHS Clock Spring

Chrysler LHS Clock Spring Parts and Q&A

• Clockspring
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  Q: How to Remove and Install a Clock Spring Assembly on Chrysler LHS?

  A:

  Before taking out the Clock Spring Assembly, first turn the front wheels ahead, then twist the Steering Wheel all the way to its right and secure with the ignition cylinder lock. When the negative Battery Cable remote terminal is removed from the remote battery post, wait two minutes for the reserve capacitor to discharge before taking out the non-deployed module. Take out the speed control switch backcover screws and pull out all the wire connections. After that, unscrew the bolts securing the Driver Air Bag Module, remove it and separate the air bag and horn wires. Eliminate the steering wheel, the tilt wheel release button and the upper and lower shrouds of the steering column in order to expose the Clock Spring wiring. Take out the 2-way and 4-way connectors from the Clock Spring and instrument panel wiring harness and remove both screws that attach to the Clock Spring, but if anything is wrong with it, simply replace the whole assembly as it cannot be repaired. While installing, remember the steering wheel is set at a half turn to the right and the column is secured with the ignition cylinder lock. The Clock Spring should be found on the steering shaft; with it in place, push down on the rotor until it is correctly seated, screw it to the steering column and tighten the two screws to 24 in. lbs. (2.7 N.m). Join the Clock Spring with the instrument panel harness and adjust the cables to ensure they fit properly and that the locking tabs are properly joined. Set the shrouds for the steering column into place, keeping all the cables inside and put the tilt wheel release lever into place if your car is so equipped. Pull all wires up through the big opening in the hub near the steering wheel, place the steering wheel making sure the flat areas match with the Clock Spring, then tighten the steering wheel nut to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.). Press the ignition lock up and turn the steering wheel back to the upward position (at 180 degrees counterclockwise). Send the speed control wires under and behind the tabs holding the air bag module, connect the horn and air bag leads to the air bag module, install the module and tighten the bolts to 7-9 N.m (65-85 in. lbs.). Link the speed control wires to the switches, place them in the right spots and tighten the screws to about 1.5 N.m or 13 in. lbs. Then, do not link the negative battery cable to the remote terminal and go through the correct steps for the air bag System Check.