So I am not going to worry about the clock spring.. at least not yet.
Still planing to pull as many as I can get my hands on at the yard.
suckers are 'spensive. and I have a feeling I am going to need some spares.
the 'official' Centering meathod... IMHO is BULLSHIP here is why.
the meathod has you turn the spring
Rotate the clockspring rotor clockwise to the end of its travel (Fig. 14). Do not apply excessive torque.
(8) From the end of the clockwise travel, rotate the rotor about two and one-half turns counterclockwise, until the rotor flats are horizontal. If the clockspring wire harness is not at the bottom, rotate another one-half turn.
the problem with this is that there is soo much more play then they give hint. I would back it off an extra turn if I have to do it. but only time will tell if i am right..
The apparent demise of the clock spring is brought on by moisture!
The lubricant is petrol based like Vaseline but when water is introduced the insulation on the top and bottom become sticky and cause it to tangle or twist.
here are some pictures of the mayhem
two bolts to remove the airbag.
The inside looks like this. On a non cruise control
make shift puller.. Don't eff this up!!!
and presto clock spring..
SIDE NOTE.
the only difference between a cruise control version and a NON cruise control version is the number of wires coming out of this connector.
and in a pinch (if you are brave) you could solder the leads for a cruise version on to the c-spring and it would indeed work. needs to have 5 instead of 3..