OEM Dodge Caliber Clock Spring

Dodge Caliber Clock Spring Parts and Q&A

• Clockspring
  68003217AF
  Q: How to Remove the Clock Spring Assembly on Dodge Caliber?

  A:

  Turn off the SRS before working on the Clock Spring assembly by removing and insulating the negative Battery Cable and then wait two minutes to let the system capacitor discharge before opening the air bag area. Align the Steering Wheel straight and then make sure the steering column shaft cannot turn. Then, take out the steering wheel from the steering shaft. If the Clock Spring is being put back in, make sure the rotor is attached to the case, so it won't move out of center until the steering wheel is set. After that, go to the headliner switches panel and completely lower the steering column. Then, remove the upper and lower shrouds from it. Remove the right and then left multi-function switches from the Clock Spring. Undo the three screws that link the Clock Spring to the steering column lock housing. Then, pull the Clock Spring from the housing, then disconnect the three wire harness connectors from the Clock Spring and finally take the Clock Spring out of the steering column.
• Clockspring
  5156106AG
  Q: How to Safely and Correctly Install a Clock Spring Assembly on Dodge Caliber?

  A:

  Before fitting the Clock Spring assembly, unplug the negative Battery Cable to temporarily disable the supplemental restraint system. Give it two minutes so the air bag charging capacitor has time to discharge. A service replacement Clock Spring is molded with a locking pin that shouldn't be removed until you install the Steering Wheel; trying to remove it beforehand would make you center the Clock Spring again. Lock the steering wheel straight ahead before you start the car. If a new Clock Spring is installed, move the multifunction switch jumper harness over from the previous unit or put in a new one. Cover the upper part of the steering shaft with the Clock Spring, then put the three instrument panel wire harness connectors onto the back of the Clock Spring case. Set the Clock Spring onto the lock housing of the steering column and use the three screws in the order right lower, left upper and right upper, tightening them to 3 Nm (27 in. lbs.) to prevent any sound as you rotate the steering wheel. Attach the left and right multifunction switches onto the Clock Spring and then link the upper and lower shrouds to the steering column. Lift the steering column all the way up and lock it and then fix the steering wheel back in place. Remove the small plastic pin that secures the disk to make sure it is straight, but leave the battery negative cable unattached until the system test is done to prevent injury.