Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L (2003)
Fig. 19 Clockspring Remove/Install
9. Remove the two screws that secure the clockspring case to the multi-function switch mounting housing.
10. Remove the clockspring from the multi-function switch mounting housing. The clockspring cannot be repaired. It must be replaced if faulty or
damaged, or if the driver airbag has been deployed.
11. If the removed clockspring is to be reused, be certain to secure the clockspring rotor to the clockspring case to maintain clockspring centering until
it is reinstalled on the steering column. If clockspring centering is not maintained, the clockspring must be centered again before it is reinstalled.
INSTALLATION
If the clockspring is not properly centered in relation to the steering wheel, steering shaft and steering gear, it may be damaged. Service replacement
clocksprings are shipped pre-centered and with a locking pin installed. This locking pin should not be removed until the clockspring has been installed
on the steering column. If the locking pin is removed before the clockspring is installed on a steering column, the clockspring centering procedure
must be performed.
1. While holding the centered clockspring rotor and case stationary in relation to each other, carefully slide the clockspring down over the steering
column upper shaft.
2. Align and seat the three pins on the lower surface of the clockspring rotor hub with the three holes in the hub of the turn signal cancel cam. It
should be noted that when the clockspring is properly centered the uppermost pin on the clockspring rotor hub is the oblong pin, and it will only fit
in the oblong hole in the hub of the turn signal cancel cam.
3. Align and seat the one pin and the two mounting ears on the clockspring case to their respective holes in the multi-function switch mounting
housing.
4. Install and tighten the two clockspring mounting screws. Tighten the screws to 2.5 Nm (22 in. lbs.).
5. Reconnect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors for the clockspring to the two connector receptacles below the steering column on the
back of the clockspring housing.
6. Position the lower tilting steering column shroud onto the steering column.
7. Install and tighten the screw that secures the lower tilting steering column shroud to the multi-function switch mounting housing. Tighten the screw
to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).
8. Position the upper tilting column shroud onto the steering column with the hazard warning switch button inserted through the hole in the upper
surface of the shroud.
9. Align the snap features on the upper and lower shrouds and apply hand pressure to snap them together.
10. If a new clockspring has been installed, remove the plastic locking pin that secures the clockspring rotor to the clockspring case to maintain
clockspring centering.
11. Reinstall the steering wheel onto the steering column.
12. Reconnect the steering wheel wire harness connectors to the upper clockspring connector receptacles.
13. Reinstall the driver airbag onto the steering wheel.
