How to install clock spring

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10-15-2011, 06:28 PM

MikeyDubs

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How to install clock spring

I have a 06 f150 and need to replace the clock spring. Is there a how to for this? I searched but couldn't find anything.

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10-15-2011, 06:46 PM

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if you go to autozone .com you can look up stuff most trucks and autos are there

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10-16-2011, 06:15 PM

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straighten wheels,Disconnect battery. Remove airbag, remove steering wheel, install clock spring.

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11-04-2016, 04:11 PM

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How do you know when it's bad. If airbags were deployed due to accident does this have to be replaced?

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11-04-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev Mgrdichian

How do you know when it's bad. If airbags were deployed due to accident does this have to be replaced?

Usually the airbag system self-diagnoses... a bad clockspring should through your dash light and yes, it needs to be replaced after a deployment.

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