OEM 2007 Ford Ranger Clock Spring

2007 Ford Ranger Clock Spring Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Precautions Should Be Taken When Servicing the Clock Spring Assembly on 2007 Ford Ranger?

  A: The Clock Spring assembly service needs safety glasses to protect your eyes against possible air bag deployment injuries while you must handle live air bag modules by rotating their trim covers away from your body. It is important to wash hands completely after deployment to eliminate sodium hydroxide residue. Engineers should avoid probing air bag module connectors because module replacement should occur immediately when the trim cover has discoloration or damage. The first step requires system depowering followed by removal of the driver air bag module. The wheels must remain in a straight-ahead orientation before starting the procedure to remove steering wheel components and hood release handle and ignition lock cylinder through their respective screws. Start by taking off the lower steering column opening finish panel along with its reinforcement then proceed to unfasten the tilt wheel handle if applied along with the lower steering column shroud. Users need to detach the wire harness to access the Clock Spring through removal of electrical connectors along with ground wire bolt and retaining clips. The extraction of the Clock Spring should be performed while ensuring the disconnection of the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch. To install the Clock Spring you need to remove the key when holding the rotor in center position while ensuring a fixed position. To recenter the outer housing should be kept still while rotating the rotor counterclockwise until resistance emerges before turning it clockwise around 2.25 turns to achieve center positioning. Safely mount the Clock Spring on the steering column while making it correctly aligned before securing every retention clip. Reconnect the wire harness by securing all pin-type retainers on the electrical connectors before reattaching them. Reassemble the steering column parts starting from the first step backward while tightening the finish panel reinforcement bolts to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) torque specifications and verify that the steering wheel faces forward. The vehicle release requires checking the restraints control module (RCM) for operational status and absence of faults after installing the driver air bag module and reactivating the system.