OEM 2006 Ford E-150 Clock Spring

2006 Ford E-150 Clock Spring Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Precautions and Steps Are Involved in Installing a Clock Spring Assembly on 2006 Ford E-150?

  A: Wear protective safety glasses while dealing with the Clock Spring assembly because accidental air bag activation poses an injury threat along with the need to abstain from using memory saver devices. A warning illumination from the air bag warning lamp suggests proper functioning of the SRS during an RCM fuse removal procedure under an ON ignition switch state. A complete check of SRS operations with no recorded faults must occur before returning the vehicle to the customer. Replacement with new components is needed during repair operations but further checks should be done with the original part installed followed by a new diagnostic test. Start with a system depowering operation followed by the removal of the driver air bag module. Disconnect the retaining clips from the steering column opening to detach the pin-type retainer and electrical connector of the lower finish panel. Two screws and a data link connector must be removed together before dismantling six bolts which secure the lower finish panel reinforcement. Unplug the Clock Spring electrical connectors found at the steering column base before removing them off the connecting bracket. Steer the road wheels directly in front before removing the steering wheel. Start by detaching the tilt wheel shank handle if present before discharging the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position through upward tab release while extending the cylinder outwards. Begin by untightening the three screws which secure the lower steering column shroud along with its removal process and subsequent clearance of the upper shroud. It is essential to tape the center rotor when keeping the Clock Spring but you must prevent it from moving. The warning indicator switch can be taken off first if present before dislodging three Clock Spring retaining clips and disconnecting two clips holding the wire to the steering column. Direct the Clock Spring wires ahead of the instrument panel before eradicating the Clock Spring unit from the assembly. New Clock Spring needs the removal of sealing key during installation while maintaining the rotor at the center. To properly align the Clock Spring rotor maintain the outer housing still while rotating the rotor clockwise until you feel the resistance then continue counterclockwise movement by two and a quarter full turns to achieve the center position. The procedure for reused Clock Springs requires removing tape without letting the Clock Spring move in any direction. To install the Clock Spring align the rotor flat faces toward the column shaft flats before sliding the component onto the column while using pressure at 6 o'clock, 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock. The wiring run through the instrument panel requires retaining clips and the key-in-ignition warning switch needs reinstallation when present. After installing the steering column shrouds both top and bottom you must put in the ignition switch lock cylinder while confirming proper alignment and full insertion. Correct the lock cylinder rotation and verify proper operation before you reinstall the tilt wheel shank handle when present followed by the steering wheel. Join the Clock Spring electrical connectors while installing pin-type retainer parts. The six bolts must secure the lower finish panel reinforcement. Next install the data link connector and electrical connector with a pin-type retainer then reposition the lower finish panel and reinstall the driver air bag module before the system gets powered.