OEM 2009 Ford Mustang Clock Spring

2009 Ford Mustang Clock Spring Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Clock Spring Assembly on 2009 Ford Mustang?

  A: Service and repair of the Clock Spring assembly should begin by disabling the SRS while also checking the SRS operates correctly before restoring the vehicle to the customer. The task starts with putting road wheels at zero degree then lowering the steering wheel and securing the tilt handle. The servicing process requires removal of the driver air bag module with the LH A-pillar lower trim panel and the two screws which secure the steering column opening cover. The technicians should disconnect the headlamp and courtesy light switch electrical connectors. The process requires eliminating the steering column shroud screws starting with those on the lower part while also taking away the upper and lower steering components and finally separating the steering wheel. When keeping the Clock Spring you should utilize tape to secure the center rotor to the outer housing to stop movement. Tilt the handle assembly before you move the spring-loaded tilt steering column while also removing the Clock Spring electric connectors then you can take out the four screws that secure the Clock Spring. Vehicles with recentering requirements should have straight road wheels and immobilized outer housing before counterclockwise rotation until resistance appears followed by clockwise movement of three turns while observing the ribbon wire's location near 2 o'clock and rotor arrow alignment with housing arrow. Place the Clock Spring into position and fasten it with four screws while you reconnect electrical wires and position the lower steering column shroud and handle the tilt. The installation process includes reinstallation of the upper steering column shroud together with three lower shroud screws followed by a connector replacement between the headlamp and courtesy light switches then steering column opening cover screwing and installation of LH A-pillar lower trim panel. Deliver the tape from the Clock Spring installation by removing it but never allow any rotation of the component. New Clock Springs should not be rotated after removing the sealing key unless the centralizing procedure needs repeating. And finally, add the steering wheel and the driver air bag module before executing the SRS repower procedure.