Neon L4-2.0L SOHC (1995)
Clock Spring: Adjustments
CLOCKSPRING CENTERING PROCEDURE
If the rotating tape within the clockspring is not positioned properly with the steering wheel and the front wheels, the clockspring may fail during
use. The following procedure MUST BE USED to center the clockspring if:
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The clockspring is not known to be properly positioned
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The front wheels were moved
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The steering wheel was moved from the half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise) position.
WARNING: Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable before beginning any airbag system component removal or
installation procedure. This will disable the airbag system. failure to disconnect battery could result in accidental airbag deployment and
possible personal injury. Allow system capacitor to discharge for 2 minutes before removing any airbag components.
1. Remove clockspring, refer to Clockspring Removal.
2. Rotate the clockspring rotor in the CLOCKWISE DIRECTION to the end of travel. Do not apply excessive torque.
3. From the end of travel, rotate the rotor two full turns and a half in the counterclockwise direction. The horn wire and the squib wire should end up
at the bottom. If not, rotate the rotor counter clockwise until the wires are properly orientated, but not more than half turn (180 degrees). Engage
clockspring locking mechanism.
4. For installation, refer to Clockspring Assembly/Spiral Cable/Service and Repair.
5. Do not connect battery negative cable. Refer to Testing and Inspection/Procedures for Airbag System Test procedures.
