OEM 2005 Ford Escape Clock Spring

2005 Ford Escape Clock Spring Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Precautions and Steps Are Involved in Servicing the Clock Spring Assembly on 2005 Ford Escape?

  A: Drivers should utilize safety glasses for Clock Spring assembly servicing to protect from accidental air bag launches while discontinuing usage of memory saver devices. The air bag warning lamp will come on when the RCM fuse is pulled with the ignition switch turned ON yet this is an expected condition that rules out any SRS system failure. The SRS requires full operation and should be free from defects before sending the vehicle back to the client. Technicians must replace damaged parts in repairs; when the problem continues the engineers should reattach the initial components followed by diagnostic testing. Start by disconnecting power from the system while verifying that the vehicle wheels are maintained in a straight forward direction. There are two steps to accomplish the task: first remove the steering wheel before positioning the column completely downwards when your vehicle has tilt steering functions and then lock the column in place. You must pull the retention tabs before pulling off the upper part of the steering column shroud after unfastening the tilt lock and allowing the steering column to move up without getting locked in position. The lower steering column shroud requires removal of three screws before setting it aside. When keeping the Clock Spring you need to attach two pieces of masking tape across it to stop it from turning while being taken out. You should unscrew the three screws from the Clock Spring but keep the device from moving during removal. The procedure requires disconnecting both electrical connectors before taking the Clock Spring out. To recenter the Clock Spring of affected vehicles keep the outer housing motionless then turn the rotor clockwise until you encounter resistance after which you should stop. Proceed with turning the Clock Spring in the counterclockwise direction to expose the yellow indicator which should appear by the "1" in the clock window. Keep the rotor arrow pointed at the housing's arrow for precise centering. Keep the rotor still at its current location. Connect the electrical connectors to the Clock Spring while giving it slight rotation to match the steering column positioning. You should install the three screws after positioning the large slot with the large tab and the small slot with the small tab on the Clock Spring. For existing Clock Springs users should peel off the tape while new users need to remove the retaining pin. First reinstall the lower steering column shroud with its screws while positioning the steering column downwards for locking before installing the upper shroud by securing the retaining tabs. Conclude the repairs by putting the steering wheel back in its place and activating system power.