OEM Dodge Sprinter 3500 Clock Spring

Dodge Sprinter 3500 Clock Spring Parts and Q&A

• Clockspring
  5104089AA
  Q: How Does a Clock Spring Function and How to Properly Center During Installation on Dodge Sprinter 3500?

  A:

  The Clock Spring is set up to turn and unwind, in response to the driver's wheel movements, for about six to seven full revolutions from each parking stop. If the Clock Spring is centered properly, the rotor can rotate three to three and one-half times in both directions without breaking. When either the Clock Spring or steering column is no longer connected, pulling the Clock Spring tape can cause it to shift, so it must be re-centered to ensure no damage occurs. Service Clock Springs are supplied with the hole for mounting screws pre-centered so that you just need to back out the screws enough to fit the access holes on top of the rotor. You shouldn't tighten these screws until you have installed the Clock Spring on the steering column. If you tighten them earlier, the Clock Spring will need to be centered manually again. Turn the Steering Wheel until both front wheels face straight on. Put the front wheels straight in front, take out the Clock Spring from the steering column and complete the tightening of its two mounting screws into the case. Reverse the Clock Spring rotor counterclockwise until it stops at its maximum point, then turn it three to three and one-half rotations clockwise to place the clearance holes around the mounting screws. Turn the screws slightly to expand into the holes near the rotor, so the clutch doesn't shift and then gently attach the Clock Spring to the steering column while ensuring the front wheels are straight.
• Clockspring
  68029347AA
  Q: How to Safely Remove a Clock Spring Assembly on Dodge Sprinter 3500?

  A:

  Before you uninstall the Clock Spring Assembly, cut the Battery Cable to block the supplemental restraint system and give it two minutes to make sure all its power is drained. Move the Steering Wheel to the center point and stop the shaft from turning. Afterwards, remove the steering wheel from the Steering Shaft. If necessary, attach the Clock Spring rotor to the Clock Spring case, because it helps maintain centering until everything is put back together. Open the steering column by removing the three screws that hold the Clock Spring and multi-function switch and remove the Clock Spring after that. A replacement power supply is required if the Clock Spring turns out to be defective, damaged or if the driver Air Bag has been released.