B3000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.0L OHV (1998)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Set the front wheels straight-ahead.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Twist the tilt wheel handle and shank and remove, it equipped.
4. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
5. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
6. Remove the steering column opening cover.
7. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
NOTE:
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The air bag sliding contact has a service lock that prevents accidental rotation when the steering wheel is removed.
8. Prevent accidental rotation of the air bag sliding contact.
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Check to see if the service lock (1) is missing.
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If the service lock is missing, apply two strips (1) of masking tape (2) across the air bag sliding contact.
9. Remove the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch.
10. Disconnect the air bag sliding contact electrical connector and separate the air bag electrical connector from the bracket.
11. Pry the retaining clips loose and separate the wire from the two retaining clips holding the wire to the column.
12. Remove the air bag sliding contact.
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Feed the wiring harness through the instrument panel.
Installation
NOTE:
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Repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the
diagnostic procedure again.
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The air bag sliding contact has a service lock that prevents rotation of the air bag sliding contact when the steering wheel is removed.
1. If the lock is missing, realign the air bag sliding contact.
1. Rotate the air bag sliding contact rotor counterclockwise until it stops.
2. Rotate two revolutions.
3. Install per instructions.
2. Properly orientate the air bag sliding contact.
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The air bag electrical pigtail (1) must point to the three o'clock position.
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The dot on the steering shaft (2) must be at the nine o'clock position.
