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PurpleGuy How to align clock spring? 11-24-2011, 01:49 AM
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  1. #1 How to align clock spring? 
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    As the title says. I need to know how to align a clock spring for my 97. I wasn't thinkin when I pulled the one out of the donor car and didn't lock it straight
    Last edited by PurpleGuy; 11-28-2011 at 01:38 PM.
    2001 Regal GS, PLOG, 3" DP, 1.9's/L76 springs. 21* of timing on a 3.4"
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    your kinda screwed, a clock spring will never lock out one way or another.
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    yeah once its off...its off
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    Quote Originally Posted by 99PGPGT View Post
    yeah once its off...its off
    Well the clockspring is still in the column Is there any way to align it before I take it off the donor column?
    2001 Regal GS, PLOG, 3" DP, 1.9's/L76 springs. 21* of timing on a 3.4"
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    There's a procedure for aligning them. I found it before but now I cant.
    2001 Regal GS, PLOG, 3" DP, 1.9's/L76 springs. 21* of timing on a 3.4"
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    its a crapshoot mang. hope you no breaky
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    Make sure the wheels are strait, then pull it out and don't spin it. It's not that hard, it has an arrow on it that shows where it needs to be and it's keyed to only go on the column one way. The trick is just not spinning it once it's out.
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    Not to be rude but did you read? I already said the column is out of the car
    2001 Regal GS, PLOG, 3" DP, 1.9's/L76 springs. 21* of timing on a 3.4"
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    Yes I can read. You didn't say you pulled the column out, you said you took "the one" out as stated in the first post. I read the first post and proceeded to answer your question. If the wheels were strait on your donor car and you didn't spin it once it was off the car you'd be able to orient it just fine. If not, get another one.
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    Ok I didnt specify but I figured you'd know what I meant when I removed "it" from the donor car..so my bad...but I did say I didn't lock it straight lol.

    However I did find this...BUT it's for 04-08 clocksprings. I gotta see if I it will work for mine.

    "Before you install your new clockspring it must centered following these instructions or it will be damaged when you begin to turn your wheel.

    1. Verify the following conditions before centering the SIR coil:
    The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.
    The block tooth (1) of the steering shaft assembly is in the 12 o'clock position.

    2. If the front (5) of the SIR coil has a centering window (4), and the back side (2) includes a spring service
    lock (1), perform the following steps:
    1. Hold the SIR coil with the face up.
    2. While depressing the spring service lock, rotate the coil hub clockwise until the coil ribbon stops.
    3. Rotate the coil hub slowly, counterclockwise, until the centering window appears yellow and both
    arrows (3) line up.
    4. Release spring service lock between the locking tab. The SIR coil is now centered.
    5. Align the centered SIR coil with the horn tower and slide onto the steering shaft assembly.

    3. If the front (4) of the SIR coil has a centering window (3), and the back side (1) includes NO spring
    service lock, perform the following steps:
    1. Hold the SIR coil with the face up.
    2. Rotate the coil hub clockwise until the coil ribbon stops.
    3. Rotate the coil hub slowly, counterclockwise until the centering window appears yellow and both
    arrows (2) line up. This is the CENTER position.
    4. While holding the coil hub in the CENTER position, align the SIR coil with the horn tower and
    slide onto the steering shaft assembly.
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    4. If the front side (3) of the SIR coil has NO centering window, but the back side (2) includes a spring
    service lock (1), perform the following steps:
    1. Hold the SIR coil with the back side up.
    2. While depressing the spring service lock, rotate the coil hub in the direction of the arrow (4) until
    the coil ribbon stops.
    3. Still pressing the spring service lock, rotate the coil hub in the opposite direction 21/2 revolutions.
    4. Release the spring service lock between locking tabs. The SIR coil is now centered.
    5. Align the centered SIR coil with the horn tower and slide onto the steering shaft assembly.

    5. If the front side (2) of the SIR coil has NO centering window, and the back side (1) includes NO spring
    service lock, perform the following steps:
    1. Hold the SIR coil with the face up.
    2. Rotate the coil hub in the direction of the arrow until the coil ribbon stops.
    3. Rotate the coil hub, slowly, counterclockwise, for 21/2 revolutions. This is the CENTER position.
    4. While maintaining the coil hub in the CENTER position, align the centered SIR coil with the horn
    tower and slide onto the steering shaft assembly."

    From michaelbm on GPONA.
    2001 Regal GS, PLOG, 3" DP, 1.9's/L76 springs. 21* of timing on a 3.4"
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    That's good info!
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    Just so others know if they search #4 worked for mine. I'll get the number off it sometime and post it up
    2001 Regal GS, PLOG, 3" DP, 1.9's/L76 springs. 21* of timing on a 3.4"
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