Clockspring on 2000 Ram 2500

My airbag light first started coming on during left hand turns, now it
is on full-time. Also have lost cruise control. So based on research
here, I'm suspecting bad clock spring.

Looking at this link (2001 TSB) http://dodgeram.info/tsb/recalls/982.htm
(thanks Geno's!) it looks to be a pretty straightforward fix. Is
this something for the DIY mechanic? One thing I don't know about is
how to remove the tilt steering knob. I quickly glanced at it and I
don't see a set screw, and I couldn't just twist it off. Anybody know
how this is removed?

Also, would a standard NAPA steering wheel puller do the trick?

Thanks in advance.

Jack

P.S. I love this sequence of instructions. You're darn right I'm
gonna be outside the vehicle when I fire up the air bag again!

32. With the ignition switch in the ON position, connect the negative
battery cable.

33. From outside the vehicle, turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position for about 10 seconds and then turn it back to the ON
position.

Ok. I'll give the tilt lever a little more oomph. It's easier when
you know how it should come off! And I should have the right torx
tips...

Thanks, as always, Tom.

Jack





On Jul 24, 8:40 pm, "Tom Lawrence" <tlawren....RemoveThis@earthlink.not> wrote:
> > don't see a set screw, and I couldn't just twist it off.  Anybody know
> > how this is removed?
>
> Twist harder.  It just unscrews counter-clockwise.  Maybe a pair of pliers
> with soft jaws (or just wrap a rag around the lever) is needed.
>
> > Also, would a standard NAPA steering wheel puller do the trick?
>
> Yep - should be fine.
>
> Do you have a set of Torx screwdrivers?  You'll need them for the screws
> that hold the steering column shroud halves together.