Question 1

How to Replace a Faulty Clock Spring on Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Accepted Answer

If there is an issue with the Clock Spring, has it become damaged or the air bag has deployed, it needs to be changed, as repair isn't allowed. Until the steering wheel is turned straight, do not start your vehicle. In cars with air bags, first unhook the negative battery cable, give it two minutes to prevent any accidental inflation, then connect it again. Before removing the Clock Spring, line the front wheels straight ahead, disconnect the driver air bag from the steering wheel, release the steering wheel wires from the Clock Spring power receptacles and take out the steering wheel. After that, undo the screw holding the lower shroud to the switch housing and gently press down both sides of the upper shroud to remove its snap features and both shrouds. First, disconnect the wires under the steering wheel from the Clock Spring connectors, unscrew the two screws holding the Clock Spring case to the housing and remove it. Should the Clock Spring be reused, make certain it is centered on the shaft inside the case until you can put it back into the case, otherwise place it back in the center before installing in the case. Install your security camera with the Clock Spring completely centered on the mount to avoid damage. Center locking is applied to all service replacement Clock Springs and the locking pin should not be removed until they are installed in the steering column. Firmly grip the centered rotor and case of the Clock Spring, place the Clock Spring along the upper shaft of the steering column and push both three and one pins from the rotor and case into their proper holes in the turn signal cancel cam and the multi-function switch housing. With the mounting screws as tight as 2.5 Nm (22 in. lbs.), hook up the instrument panel wire harnesses, move the lower shroud of the steering column onto the steering column and use a 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.) screw to secure it. Fix the upper tilting column cover in place, fold the snap features and squeeze both sections together. If you put in a new Clock Spring, push out the locking pin, reinstall the steering wheel, reconnect its electrical connections and put the driver air bag back onto the wheel.

Question 2

How to Replace a Faulty Clock Spring on Jeep Wrangler?

Accepted Answer

When the Clock Spring is defective, damaged or the driver side air bag has been used, it has to be replaced, as it cannot be repaired. You must disconnect the regulator and wait two minutes before beginning the air bag service, to prevent the air bag from going off accidentally. First, set the front wheels directly ahead, then remove the air bag module located on the driver's side of the steering wheel. Unplug the upper Clock Spring wire harness for the vehicle speed control switches from the vehicle, if the harness is fitted. Remove the nut on the steering wheel armature, then apply the steering wheel puller (Special Tool C-3428-B) to pull off the steering wheel from the upper shaft spline. Slide the steering column opening cover off the instrument panel and, where needed, move the tilt steering column up as far as possible. Unscrew the three hold-down screws connecting the lower steering column shroud to the upper shroud. If the steering column is of the standard non-tilt type, loosen both nuts at the top, but if your car has a tilt column, put it down in the lowest tilted position. Split the column apart and take off both upper and lower shrouds. Separate the two instrument panel wire harness connectors from the bottom of the Clock Spring connector receptacles. Accessing the upper Clock Spring latch which is behind the multi-function switch water shield bracket, allows you to pry open both plastic latches and remove the Clock Spring assembly. If your Clock Spring latches are damaged, go ahead and remove the broken pieces from the housing. Replace the Clock Spring if it is either broken, damaged or was deployed during an air bag activation. Should you choose to use the Clock Spring, keep the rotor locked to the case by passing a rigid wire with one end in the index hole at the 11 o'clock position until it is time to reassemble. Ensure the front wheels are straight ahead during installation and only take the wire from the index hole if you will reuse the Clock Spring. Before sliding it down, make sure the turn signal control stalk is in neutral. Then slide the centrally-located Clock Spring over the upper shaft of the steering column until the latches engage. When putting in a new Clock Spring, take out the pin that locks the rotor to its housing. Make sure to attach both instrument panel wire harness connectors, so the latches are completely locked into place. Put the steering column shrouds in place and attach the lower shroud with three screws tightened to 2 Nm (18 in. lbs.). Place the cover over the opening in the steering column, then fit the steering wheel onto the upper shaft so its flats fit onto the Clock Spring rotor's markings. Through the lower hole in the steering wheel armature, push the Clock Spring wires harnesses upward and tighten the nut to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) without compressing the wires. If the tools are provided, add back the wire connector for the vehicle speed control switches located above the gear shifter and set the air bag module securely above the steering wheel.

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Jeep Clockspring Part Number: 5156106AG

Jeep Multifunction Switch, Beige/Black Part Number: 1HE78DX9AO

Jeep Multifunction Switch, Beige Part Number: 1HE79HL9AG

Jeep Multifunction Switch, Black Part Number: 5VN54DX9AC

Jeep Multifunction Switch, Black Part Number: 1NJ75DX9AF

Jeep Clockspring Part Number: 56042770AF

Jeep Clockspring - Steering Column Control Mod Part Number: 6UW42LXHAD

Jeep Multifunction Switch Part Number: 68351728AD

Jeep Multifunction Switch, Black Part Number: 1HE80DX9AO

Jeep Clockspring Part Number: 68271255AC

Jeep Clockspring Part Number: 56042341AF

Jeep Clockspring - Steering Column Control Module Part Number: 6UW39LXHAD

Jeep Multifunction Switch, Black Part Number: 5VN53DX9AE

Jeep Clockspring Part Number: 56042107

Jeep Multifunction Switch, Black Part Number: 1NJ71DX9AK

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Jeep Clockspring Part Number: 56007536

Jeep Clockspring Part Number: 5143319AE

Jeep Combination Switch, Black Part Number: 5VN55DX9AE

Jeep Multifunction Switch, Beige/Gray Part Number: 1HE78XTWAO

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