OEM 2007 Ford Freestar Clock Spring

2007 Ford Freestar Clock Spring Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Safety Precautions and Steps Should Be Followed When Servicing the Clock Spring Assembly on 2007 Ford Freestar?

  A: Wear safety glasses when servicing the Clock Spring assembly since they reduce the risk of accidental air bag deployment injuries while you should handle live air bag modules with trim cover facing away from your body. Hand washing should include complete removal of any sodium hydroxide residue after deployment takes place. Any air bag modules featuring discolored or damaged trim covers need to be replaced instead of undergoing repainting and never probe air bag module connectors. Memory saver devices should never be employed. Before giving back the vehicle to customers you must check that the air bag system works correctly and has no flaws. The system should first be depowered while the road wheels must be aligned directly forward before commencing with steering wheel removal. Start by unscrewing the three lower screws found in the steering column opening cover followed by pulling out the trim panel while disconnecting the two steering column reinforcement screws. The technician should begin by removing the lower steering column reinforcement cover, then tilt the column handle followed by unscrewing the three shroud screws of the lower steering column before removing the lower steering column shroud. The ignition lock cylinder needs to be in RUN position before applying pressure to the tab and removing it at the same time. First disconnect the PATS transceiver by unscrewing and detaching its module after removing the upper steering column shroud and the lower instrument cluster finish panel and the PATS transceiver screw. Two pieces of masking tape should be placed on the Clock Spring when you will use it again to avoid unintended motion. Start the procedure by disconnecting Clock Spring electrical connectors followed by removing wire harness from its holders then finally sliding the Clock Spring off the steering column. Installation of the Clock Spring requires maintaining its outer housing stationary before counterclockwise rotation until resistance occurs followed by a clockwise rotation of three turns. Connect the electrical wires then secure them to the bracket after placing the Clock Spring on the steering column and enabling retainer snaps into position. Connect the key-in-ignition warning switch before you take out either the retaining pin from new Clock Springs or the tape from reused ones. Put back the PATS transceiver along with its screw and then install the upper steering column shroud and the lower instrument cluster finish panel before additionally installing the ignition switch lock cylinder while making sure everything is fully seated and aligned. Fulfill testing of the ignition switch lock cylinder function before installing the lower steering column shroud followed by the lower screws and tilt column handle and steering column reinforcement fixed with 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) torque. The system gets powered while using the lower steering column opening cover with its screws tightened to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) and installing the steering wheel.