OEM Jeep Patriot Clock Spring

Jeep Patriot Clock Spring Parts and Q&A

• Clockspring
  5156133AB
  Q: How to Remove and Replace a Clock Spring Assembly on Jeep Patriot?

  A:

  The very first step is to cut off the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) by removing and isolating the battery negative cable for two minutes to let the system's capacitor discharge. Unless the Steering Wheel is fitted, the plastic locking pin from the replacement Clock Spring should not be removed; otherwise, you'll have to center the Clock Spring again. Get the steering wheel straight and lock it up before starting the vehicle. During a new Clock Spring installation, connect the multifunction switch jumper harness from the old Clock Spring or attach one from a new one. Slide the Clock Spring over the upper shaft at the steering column and make sure all the wire harness connectors are back in place on the Clock Spring's case. With the Clock Spring above the steering column lock, fix it to the housing and tighten it with three screws in the sequences of lower right, upper left and upper right, until there is 3 Nm (27 in. lbs.) applied to avoid ticking noises during steering wheel operation. Hold the multifunction switches upright on the Clock Spring, then fit the upper and lower shrouds to the column. Lift the steering column all the way and lock it and then reattach the steering wheel. After that, get rid of the plastic locking pin from the Clock Spring rotor and link the battery negative voltage back up.
• Clockspring
  5156106AG
  Q: How to Install a New Clock Spring on Jeep Patriot?

  A:

  Before you install a new Clock Spring, first isolate the battery negative cable to turn off SRS and wait for the Air Bag capacitor to discharge which takes about two minutes. A new service replacement Clock Spring has a molded plastic pin that stays until the Steering Wheel is in place. Straighten the steering wheel and be sure the lock on the steering is engaged before you get started. When fitting a new Clock Spring, connect the jumper harness from the previous multifunction switch to the motor. Thread the Clock Spring over the upper shaft of the steering column and then reconnect the three instrument panel wire harness connectors to the case at the back of the Clock Spring. Lay the Clock Spring onto the steering column lock housing and bind it using three screws; move from lower right on the steering wheel to upper left and then upper right, adjusting each to 3 Nm (27 in. lbs.). Put the left and right multifunction switches onto the Clock Spring, followed by installing the upper and lower shrouds on the steering column. Lift the steering column all the way up and secure it. After finishing, put the steering wheel in place, remove the plastic locking pin from the Clock Spring rotor and link the negative Battery Cable.