Wrangler L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2006)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, 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 AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
The clockspring cannot be repaired. It must be replaced if faulty or damaged, or if the driver airbag has been deployed.
NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain to turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
1. Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Remove the driver airbag from the steering wheel.
3. Disconnect the two upper clockspring pigtail wire connectors from the two speed control switches or the two trim bezels located within the two
spoke cavities of the steering wheel.
CAUTION: Be certain that the screws that secure the steering wheel puller to the steering wheel are fully engaged in the steering wheel armature
without passing through the steering wheel and damaging the clockspring.
4. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
5. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.
Fig. 18 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install
6. From below the steering column, remove the two screws that secure the lower steering column shroud to the upper shroud.
7. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional tilt steering column, move the tilt steering column to the fully lowered position and leave the tilt release
lever in the released (down) position.
8. Using hand pressure, push gently inward on both sides of the upper shroud near the parting line between the upper and lower shrouds to release the
snap features that secure it to the lower shroud.
9. Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column.