Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 506

B R RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 8M - 9
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(18) Install airbag module and tighten nuts to 9 -
11 N-m (80 - 100 in. lbs.).
(19) Do not connect negative battery cable at this
time. See Airbag System Check for proper procedure.
CLOCKSPRING CENTERING
If the rotating tape within the clockspring is not
positioned properly in relation to the steering wheel
and the front wheels, the clockspring may fail during
use. The clockspring MUST BE CENTERED, if it is
not known to be properly positioned, or if the front
wheels were moved from the straight-ahead position.
(1) Place front wheels in the straight-ahead posi­
tion.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate.
If airbag is undeployed, wait 2 minutes for system
capacitor to discharge before further service.
(3) Remove airbag module. Remove steering wheel
with steering wheel puller (Special Tool C-3428B).
(4) Depress the two plastic auto-locking tabs (Fig.
20).
(5) Keeping locking mechanism disengaged, rotate
the clockspring rotor CLOCKWISE to the end of its
travel. Do not apply excessive torque.
(6) From the end of travel, rotate the rotor two and
one-half turns COUNTER CLOCKWISE. The horn
wire should end up at the top, and the airbag wire at
the bottom.
(7) Reinstall steering wheel.
Fig. 20 Clockspring Auto-Locking Tabs
(8) Install airbag module. Tighten nuts to 9 - 11
N-m (80 - 100 in. lbs.).
(9) Do not connect battery negative cable at this
time. See Airbag System Check for proper procedure.