stop and dont do that until you read the defeat AIR BAGS page.and do what, crush the car for metal recycling?why not ask what it does. first. (or intents, or job or problems)why not google Airbag clock springs or read the FSM.if you break it, it will defeat the drivers air bag. or other things.that includes OPTIONS . like CRUISE?here read this , from the authority. JEEPchapter 19 page 26 !
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/knowledge-base/index.htm?utm_source=cj#servicethe clock spring is what allows all Electrical signalsto magically pass through the turning steering wheel.(picture wires stapping off, and now not , by magic.)in the olden days, before the name, it was just horn wiper ring.add air bags, cruise or radio controls and wow, we are talking a ton of junk. (all are OPTION variable)