Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clock spring adjustment

Mazda 6 Service Manual / Body electrical system / Air bag system / Clock spring adjustment

Note

The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock spring.

1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.

Caution

The clock spring will break if over-wound. Do not forcibly turn the clock spring.

2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.

3. Turn the clock spring counterclockwise 2 3/4 turns.

4. Align the mark on the clock spring with the mark on the outer housing.

Clock spring removal/installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) 3. Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COL ...

Clock spring inspection

1. Remove the clock spring. 2. Inspect for continuity between the clock spring terminals using an ohmmeter. If not as specified, replace the clock spring. Note When the vehicle-side ...

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