Disconnect negative battery terminal. Allow 2-3 minutes for left over current to drain from airbag. Remove steering column trim piece. Remove airbag bolts behind steering wheel. Unplug airbag and remove. Remove steering wheel dampner. Remove big nut in center of steering wheel. Using a puller, remove steering wheel. Disconnect clock spring wireing harness. Remove any bolts holding clock spring in place. Remove old clock spring and replace with new. Repeat steps backwards for re installation. Hope this helps. There are also a couple videos you can watch. dormanproducts.com/video.
As per www.totalrecallinfo.com there are 3 recalls on this item, but not the clock spring.
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Could be what they call the clock spring if you have an air bag i don't suggest you do it ! The air back system and the clock spring are fragile.
To repair the clock spring in a 2001 Dodge Neon, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Remove the steering wheel by unscrewing the retaining nut and pulling the wheel off the column. Then, carefully detach the airbag connectors and remove the old clock spring from its housing. Install the new clock spring in reverse order, ensuring it is correctly aligned and all connections are secure before reassembling the steering wheel and reconnecting the battery.
To change the ignition lock cylinder in a 2001 Chevrolet Tracker, first disarm the air bag system. Then remove the clock spring assembly to be able to remove the old ignition lock cylinder and replace with a new.
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Yes, a bad clock spring can prevent programming a key fob for a 2001 Lincoln LS. The clock spring is responsible for maintaining electrical connections to the steering wheel and related components, including security systems. If the clock spring is faulty, it may disrupt communication between the vehicle's computer and the key fob programming process. It's advisable to fix any issues with the clock spring before attempting to program the key fob.
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To replace the clock spring on a 2001 Ford Windstar, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Remove the steering wheel by unscrewing the retaining nut and using a steering wheel puller if necessary. Once the steering wheel is off, carefully detach the airbag connector and any associated wiring before removing the old clock spring. Install the new clock spring by reversing the disassembly steps, ensuring it is properly aligned and connected before reassembling the steering wheel and reconnecting the battery.
They have a rather common failure rate. Quite a few go out before 100k miles.