Clock Spring

[Merc-O-matic]

Has anyone else had their "Clock Spring" in the steering wheel
fail? Mine just failed at 25,000 miles. Cost to replace?:

[mm svt]

The clock spring was broke when the car was purchased it was around 120$ if I remember correctly

[tbone]

I replaced mine and it failed after a year. It was covered under FOMOCO warranty. I did the labor though.

[fastblackmerc]

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.

[Pat]

Replaced my clock spring at 118k, (no cruise control). Parts $156, Labor $289,
tax $40 = Total $485.00 (2014). Dealer did the job.

[Turbov6Bryan]

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???

[johnnyrauder]

mine went on my wifes 03 vic at 50k. $380

[Merc-O-matic]

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

[tbone]

It's not a hard job. Only takes an hour. Do it yourself. And you don't need a puller.

[Turbov6Bryan]

It's not a hard job. Only takes an hour. Do it yourself. And you don't need a puller.

:lol: no puller needed to remove the steering wheel :lol:

Good luck!

[justbob]

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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[tbone]

:lol: no puller needed to remove the steering wheel :lol:

Good luck!

I've done it twice. You?

[tbone]

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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This is how I knew what to do. Justbob Garage.

[Turbov6Bryan]

I've done it twice. You?

Nope. I've seen guys bend steering wheels trying to wrestle them off :lol:

[loud2004marquis]

https://68.media.tumblr.com/7e0a1412410a605e80a954555664d0 f3/tumblr_ofgprk0Zf11vsx1y9o1_500 .gif

[Turbov6Bryan]

I know the guy video taping this

https://youtu.be/GlsZ7_o_RUg

Just sayin' I'd rather use a $5.00 puller than possibly bend the wheel

:)

[larryo340]

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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That's how it's done on modern cars, use a puller and you'll probably end up breaking the wheel.

[tbone]

Nope. I've seen guys bend steering wheels trying to wrestle them off :lol:

On a MARAUDER. It comes off easy Chief.

[tbone]

I know the guy video taping this

https://youtu.be/GlsZ7_o_RUg

Just sayin' I'd rather use a $5.00 puller than possibly bend the wheel

:)

He way over did it. You don't need to pull nearly that hard.

[justbob]

Who gives a **** guys. Puller, no puller, whatevs..

But... I do guarantee I'll beat anyone here on a clock spring job. [emoji6]

Now kiss and hug and buy me a frozen Margarita ladies. [emoji4]


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[Turbov6Bryan]

On a MARAUDER. It comes off easy Chief.

Then you must be able to bench more than I can. I tried 2 different MM and they would not budge. Even the MGM and continental wheels are just as tough to yank. They give that POP sound once pressed off the shaft.

Just cause it's a marauder doesn't mean it's any easier than a MGM


Bob I'll have a few more beers with ya this year if you drive down for Louisville:)

[Motorhead350]

Who gives a **** guys. Puller, no puller, whatevs..

But... I do guarantee I'll beat anyone here on a clock spring job. [emoji6]

Now kiss and hug and buy me a frozen Margarita ladies. [emoji4]


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Wanna have a contest? :)

[justbob]

Wanna have a contest? :)



Especially you. [emoji8]


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[Ken]

Wanna have a contest? :)Not fair! Didn't Becky help do yours? :bows:

[tbone]

Then you must be able to bench more than I can. I tried 2 different MM and they would not budge. Even the MGM and continental wheels are just as tough to yank. They give that POP sound once pressed off the shaft.

Just cause it's a marauder doesn't mean it's any easier than a MGM


Bob I'll have a few more beers with ya this year if you drive down for Louisville:)

You don't know how to wiggle it right. :burnout:

[mm svt]

Clock spring went out or there's a power failure to it?

The clock spring was replaced right after purchase. It seems as if it failed again as no cruise control, air bag light on, no stereo controls.

[sailsmen]

Or just do this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo9LFJ6Ko9Y

[mm svt]

I guess, probably put a screwdriver thru the radio controls to select volume

[1Marauder]

You don't know how to wiggle it right. :burnout:

I have heard this before!

[1Marauder]

You don't know how to wiggle it right. :burnout:

Part of a "DEAR DAVE" letter...

[1Marauder]

You don't know how to wiggle it right. :burnout:

And I gotta say in all fairness, I TRIED to do it right...