Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2002)
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With the retaining clips released, remove the clockspring.
INSTALLATION
Vehicles receiving a new clockspring
1. NOTE: A new clockspring is supplied in a centralized position and held there with a key.
Remove the key from the clockspring, holding the rotor in its centralized position.
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Do not allow the clockspring rotor to turn.
Vehicles needing clockspring recentering
2. WARNING: INCORRECT CENTRALIZATION MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE COMPONENT FAILURE. IF IN DOUBT WHEN
CENTRALIZING THE CLOCKSPRING, REPEAT THE CENTRALIZING PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: Make sure the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
NOTE: If a clockspring has rotated out of center, follow through with this step.
Centralize the clockspring.
1. Hold the clockspring outer housing stationary.
2. Push and release the anti-rotation tab.
3. CAUTION: Overturning will destroy the clockspring. The internal ribbon wire acts as the stop and can be broken from its internal connection.
While holding the anti-rotation tab in the released position, turn the rotor counterclockwise, carefully feeling for the ribbon wire to run out of
length, and a slight resistance is felt. Stop turning at this point.
4. While holding the anti-rotation tab in the released position, turn the clockspring clockwise approximately 3 turns. This is the center point of the
clockspring.
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Do not allow the rotor to turn from this position.
Vehicle repairs reusing the same clockspring
3. NOTE: When the tape is removed, do not allow the clockspring to turn.
Remove the tape applied during clockspring removal.
All vehicles
4. Install the clockspring onto the steering column.