Question 1

What Precautions and Steps Are Involved in Servicing the Clock Spring Assembly on Lincoln Navigator?

Accepted Answer

The user should wear protective safety glasses to prevent injuries during Clock Spring servicing while also skipping the use of memory saver devices. There is a fundamental reason why the air bag warning lamp should illuminate when the RCM fuse leaves its power connection while the ignition switch remains active. This scenario indicates no SRS system issues. The SRS must function without faults during operations before returning the vehicle to its owner. To fix an issue the replacement of a new component is needed but if symptoms do not resolve reinstall the original part then perform diagnosis again. The procedure starts with clearing power from the system and setting road wheels to direct forward position before removing the steering wheel. Two strips of masking tape need to be placed across the Clock Spring so that removal is possible without spring movement. The technician must first release any relevant tabs before moving the gear selector cover towards the steering column shrouds. Disassemble the lower steering column shroud by removing its two screws and unfasten the single screw securing the upper shroud. The multi-function switch needs its screw removed followed by retaining tab liberation and finally moving the switch aside. After unscrewing the components from the steering column shaft you can slide the Clock Spring off while removing its electrical connectors. You should check the condition of the Clock Spring bracket before moving on to take it out if any damage exists. The new Clock Spring bracket needs 6 Nm (53 lb-in) force for screw installation. To install the new Clock Spring users should hold a key in position to maintain central assembly but must first remove the key without letting the rotor turn. When the Clock Spring moves away from its center position you must first stabilize the outer housing while performing a counterclockwise rotation of the rotor until you notice resistance then continue the motion clockwise by 2.75 turns. Connect the wires and position the Clock Spring correctly toward the steering column before fitting it onto the screws. The procedure requires removal of previous tape before aligning the multi-function switch and verifying the retaining tab engages while installing the multi-function switch screw. Secure the steering column shrouds at their upper and lower positions through screw installation along with gear selector cover attachment for equipped vehicles. Perform another Clock Spring centralization process if the vehicle remains unattended after taking it out from the steering wheel installation. You must install the steering wheel as well as a driver air bag module before performing system repower.

Question 2

What Safety Precautions Should Be Taken When Servicing the Clock Spring Assembly on Lincoln Town Car?

Accepted Answer

Safety glasses should always be worn to prevent injuries that can occur through air bag deployment during Clock Spring servicing while you should transport a live air bag module which needs to have its air bag and trim cover directed away from your body. The system needs to be depowered and the air bag module of the driver should be disconnected while both road wheels remain in a straight-ahead position before you remove the steering wheel. Two strips of masking tape should be applied across the Clock Spring to stop it from unintentionally rotating while being removed. The full upward position of the tilt steering column makes shroud removal possible through the removal of the tilt column lever along with three lower shroud screws and release of upper shroud retainers to finally disconnect the Clock Spring electrical connector. The Clock Spring can be removed from the steering column by releasing three retaining clips and sliding it off the column. The key removal process to hold the rotor centrally requires avoiding rotor rotation. When recentering the Clock Spring make certain road wheels face forward while rotating the rotor anticlockwise until it stops then clockwise to match the arrows and finish with two complete clockwise turns to define the center point. To replace the Clock Spring with an identical one, pull off the tape without rotating the sensor and position its flat sides properly on the steering column before sliding and firmly engaging the retaining tabs. Before continuing with installation connect the Clock Spring electrical connector, then install and secure upper steering column shroud and engage the shift lever boot (if present) while using the three screws to fasten the lower shroud. The system needs final reinstallation of the tilt column lever combined with the steering wheel and driver air bag module. The system must be checked for full functionality with no faults detected before vehicle release.

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