Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2001)
15. Remove the clockspring.
1
Release the remaining two clockspring retaining clips.
2
Remove the clockspring.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND
NOTES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REMOVAL PROCEDURE.
Vehicles receiving a new clockspring
1. Remove the key from the clockspring, holding the rotor in its centralized position.
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Do not allow the clockspring rotor to turn.
NOTE: A new clockspring is supplied in a centralized position and held there with a key.
Vehicles needing clockspring recentering
2. Centralize the clockspring.
1
Hold the clockspring outer housing stationary.
2
Depress the clockspring locking tab to release the rotor.
3
While holding the clockspring locking tab in the released position, turn the rotor counterclockwise, carefully feeling for the ribbon wire to run
out of length and a slight resistance to be felt. Stop turning at this point.
CAUTION: Overturning will destroy the clockspring. The internal ribbon wire acts as the stop and can be broken from its internal
connection.
4
While holding the clockspring locking tab in the released position, turn the clockspring clockwise approximately 2.25 turns. This is the center