RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Description and Operation
Fig.8 Clockspring
Fig. 13 Turn Signal Cancel Cam
CLOCKSPRING
The clockspring is mounted on the steering column behind the steering wheel. This assembly consist of a plastic housing which contains a flat,
ribbon-like, electrically conductive tape that winds and unwinds with the steering wheel rotation. The clockspring is used to maintain a continuous
electrical circuit between the instrument panel wiring and the driver airbag, the horn, and the vehicle speed control switches if equipped. The
clockspring must be properly centered when it is reinstalled on the steering column following any service procedure, or it could be damaged. The
clockspring cannot be repaired and it must be replaced.
The clockspring assembly is secured with two screws onto the multi-function switch mounting housing near the top of the steering column behind
the steering wheel. The clockspring consists of a flat, round molded plastic case with a stubby tail that hangs below the steering column and
contains two connector receptacles that face toward the instrument panel. Within the plastic housing is a spool-like molded plastic rotor with a
large exposed hub. The upper surface of the rotor hub has a large center hole, two large flats, an engagement dowel with a yellow rubber boot, a
short pigtail wire with connector, and two connector receptacles that face toward the steering wheel.
