Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN R (2001)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Adjustments
If the rotating tape (wire coil) in the clockspring is not positioned properly with the steering wheel and the front wheels, the clockspring may fail. The
following procedure MUST BE USED to center the clockspring if it is not known to be properly positioned, or if the front wheels were moved from the
straight ahead position.
1. Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are in a straight ahead position.
2. Remove Driver Airbag from steering wheel.
3. Disconnect wire connectors from back of airbag.
4. Remove steering wheel.
5. Depress the two plastic locking pins to disengage lock mechanism.
6. With lock mechanism disengaged, rotate the clockspring rotor clockwise until the rotor stops. Do not apply excessive force.
7. From the end of travel, rotate the rotor three turns counterclockwise. The wires should end up at the top. Release locking pins to engage clock
spring lock mechanism.
8. Install steering wheel and airbag.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST.