Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Adjustments
CLOCKSPRING CENTERING
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG,
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS
THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
NOTE:
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A service replacement Steering Control Module (SCM) is shipped with the clockspring pre-centered and with a molded plastic locking pin
installed. This locking pin should not be removed until the SCM has been installed on the steering column. If the locking pin is removed before the
SCM is installed on a steering column, the clockspring centering procedure must be performed.
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Before starting this procedure, be certain to turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and that the entire
steering system is locked or inhibited from rotation.
1. Place the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the Steering Control Module (SCM) (2) from the steering column.
3. Hold the SCM in one hand so that it is oriented as it would be when it is installed on the steering column.
4. Use your other hand to rotate the clockspring rotor (1) counterclockwise to the end of its travel. Do not apply excessive torque.
5. From the end of the counterclockwise travel, rotate the rotor about three turns clockwise. Turn the rotor slightly clockwise or counterclockwise as
necessary so that the clockspring airbag pigtail wires and connector receptacles are at the top and the holes for the clockspring locking pin (3) are
in alignment.
6. The clockspring is now centered. Secure the clockspring rotor to the SCM case to maintain clockspring centering until the SCM is reinstalled on
the steering column.
7. The front wheels should still be in the straight-ahead position. Reinstall the SCM onto the steering column.
