Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L (2010)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Clockspring
Removal
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
1. Center the tilt steering column to allow for steering column upper and lower shroud removal.
2. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering See: Air Bag(s)
Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures.
3. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Driver Air Bag Module See: Air Bag/Service and Repair/Driver Air Bag
Module.
4. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
Remove the steering wheel.
5. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
6. Remove the 2 screws and clockspring.
Installation
1. NOTICE: If installing a new clockspring, do not remove the clockspring anti-rotation key until the steering wheel is installed. If the
anti-rotation key has been removed before installing the steering wheel, the clockspring must be centered. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.
Install the clockspring and 2 screws.
2. Connect the clockspring electrical connector.
3. WARNING: If the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail prematurely. If in doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure
to follow these instructions may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTICE: To prevent component damage and/or system failure, when reusing a clockspring it must be centered.