OEM Ford Thunderbird Clock Spring

Ford Thunderbird Clock Spring Parts and Q&A

• Clockspring
  3W6Z-14A664-AA
  Q: What Safety Precautions Should Be Taken When Servicing the Clock Spring Assembly on Ford Thunderbird?

  A:

  The Clock Spring assembly service requires safety glasses for protecting eyes against potential air bag deployment plus proper handling of live air bag modules should be done by keeping them away from your body. Proper handwashing with water is needed to eliminate residual sodium hydroxide from hand surfaces after air bag deployment. Always replace discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers rather than attempting to repaint them which is also disallowed when probing air bag module connectors. Inspection of SRS system must confirm both operational readiness and free-from-fault condition before returning the vehicle to customers. The first step involves adjusting the steering column angle together with system depowering action while gaining alignment of the road wheels. The technician should begin by unbolting the driver air bag module together with the Steering Wheel then extract both lower and upper steering column shrouds while removing the multi-function switch screws. To stop the Clock Spring from rotating during installation users should place masking tape on it. The installation requires separation of Clock Spring and multi-function switch electrical connectors before removing them as a single unit. When installing a new Clock Spring securing the outer housing while keeping it stationary will help reach its center point by rotating the rotor counterclockwise until resistance occurs followed by clockwise rotation of 2-1/2 turns. Attach the Clock Spring to the multi-function switch while joining its tabs together before connecting wires. Connect the Clock Spring on the steering column by lining up the flat surface while using the multi-function switch screws and Clock Spring screws for attachment. After removing the pin from new Clock Springs or tape from reused ones, return the steering column shrouds first before installing the steering wheel together with the driver air bag module. Finally, repower the system.