Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Before attempting to diagnose, remove or install any airbag system components, first disconnect and isolate battery ground cable, then wait
at least 10 minutes prior to performing any service. Failure to do so may result in airbag deployment or personal injury.
REMOVAL
1.
Set front wheels in straight ahead position.
2.
Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable, then wait ten minutes for reserve capacitor to discharge.
3.
Remove airbag module, refer to AIRBAG MODULE.
4.
Remove speed control switch and electrical connector, if equipped, or cover.
5.
Disconnect horn electrical connector.
6.
Remove steering wheel attaching nut, then using tool No. C-3428B or equivalent, remove steering wheel.
7.
Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds.
8.
Disconnect clockspring to instrument panel 2-way electrical connector.
9.
Lift clockspring locating fingers, then gently pull clockspring assembly from steering column.
Fig. 43 Auto-locking clockspring
CENTERING
If the rotating part of the clockspring is not properly positioned with the steering column and front wheels, the clockspring may fail during use. The
following procedure must be used if the clockspring is not known to be properly positioned.
Before attempting to diagnose, remove or install any airbag system components, first disconnect and isolate battery ground cable, then wait
at least 10 minutes prior to performing any service. Failure to do so may result in airbag deployment or personal injury.
1.
Position front wheels straight ahead.
2.
Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable, then wait at least 10 minutes prior to performing services.
3.
Depress plastic locking pins to disengage locking mechanism.
4.
With locking mechanism disengaged, rotate clockspring rotor in clockwise direction to end of travel. Do not apply excessive force.
5.
From end of travel, rotate clockspring rotor 2 1/2 turns in counterclockwise direction. The horn wire should be at top and squib wire at bottom.
Visually inspect clockspring for bends or kinks, if indicated replace clockspring.
6.
Do not connect battery ground terminal. Refer to Air Bag Systems/Testing and Inspection/Procedures for operational check procedure.
INSTALLATION
1.
Snap clockspring on steering column. If clockspring is not properly positioned refer to above procedure.
2.
Connect clockspring to instrument panel electrical connector, ensuring locator clips and lock tabs are properly positioned.
3.
Install steering column shrouds. Ensure airbag wire is inside shrouds.
4.
Ensure front wheels are in straight ahead position, then install steering wheel, ensuring hub flats align with clockspring.
5.
Pull horn lead through small upper hole, then pull airbag and speed control leads through larger hole. Ensure leads are not pinched under steering
wheel.
6.
Connect horn and airbag electrical connectors at airbag module.
7.
Install airbag module, refer to AIRBAG MODULE.
8.
Install speed control switch and electrical connector or uncover.
