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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 13 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)ADJUSTMENTSSIR CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD
Sir CLOCKSPRING Assembly
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Sir CLOCKSPRING Assembly
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NOTE:
If clockspring assembly hub or steering shaft were rotated after assembly was removed, use the following procedure to center clockspring ribbon before installing assembly. A new clockspring ribbon does not require centering, as it is already centered and held in position with a plastic tab. Remove tab after clockspring assembly is installed.
- Hold clockspring assembly with clear bottom upward to see clockspring ribbon. While holding clockspring assembly housing and pressing spring lock, rotate hub in direction of arrow (on bottom of assembly) until it stops. Clockspring assembly should now be wound up snug against center hub.
- Rotate clockspring assembly hub in opposite direction about 2 1/2 turns. Release spring lock between locking tabs in front of arrow. clockspring assembly can now be installed if wheels are in straight-ahead position.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.