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  1. 03-02-2017, 09:46 PM #1
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    Angry Clock Spring

    Has anyone else had their "Clock Spring" in the steering wheel
    fail? Mine just failed at 25,000 miles. Cost to replace?:
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  2. 03-03-2017, 05:33 AM #2
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    The clock spring was broke when the car was purchased it was around 120$ if I remember correctly
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  3. 03-03-2017, 11:00 AM #3
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    I replaced mine and it failed after a year. It was covered under FOMOCO warranty. I did the labor though.
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    In the thirty + years 10 years as a Ford / Lincoln / Mercury tech and the rest working on mine, family members and friends cars I never had a clock spring fail..... knock wood.
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  5. 03-03-2017, 11:41 AM #5
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    Replaced my clock spring at 118k, (no cruise control). Parts $156, Labor $289,
    tax $40 = Total $485.00 (2014). Dealer did the job.
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    Knock on wood like FBM. I personally haven't needed to replace mine, but a $15.00 tool at harbor freight sells a 3 jaw puller kit

    I've yanked many MGM and Continental steering wheels, isn't the clock spring right there (the next step) once the wheel is off???
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    mine went on my wifes 03 vic at 50k. $380
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    Clock Spring

    Thanks ALL for the good info Ref: failed Clock Spring.
    Guess I will have to "bite the bullet" on this one.
    I always thought that this part was...bullet proof. LOL
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  9. 03-04-2017, 07:04 AM #9
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    It's not a hard job. Only takes an hour. Do it yourself. And you don't need a puller.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tbone View Post
    It's not a hard job. Only takes an hour. Do it yourself. And you don't need a puller.
    no puller needed to remove the steering wheel

    Good luck!
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    Reinstall the steering wheel bolt a couple of turns to protect your face. Grab the wheel with both hands at 3 & 9 and start pulling in a rocking motion. It will pop right off. If you forgot to thread the bolt in then reinstall wheel quickly and go get your broken nose fixed.

    I've never used a puller on any car because lazy.

    I did clock spring in Louisville in 20 minutes start to finish. Super easy repair.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Turbov6Bryan View Post
    no puller needed to remove the steering wheel

    Good luck!
    I've done it twice. You?
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    Quote Originally Posted by justbob View Post
    Reinstall the steering wheel bolt a couple of turns to protect your face. Grab the wheel with both hands at 3 & 9 and start pulling in a rocking motion. It will pop right off. If you forgot to thread the bolt in then reinstall wheel quickly and go get your broken nose fixed.

    I've never used a puller on any car because lazy.

    I did clock spring in Louisville in 20 minutes start to finish. Super easy repair.


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    Quote Originally Posted by tbone View Post
    I've done it twice. You?
    Nope. I've seen guys bend steering wheels trying to wrestle them off
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