Mustang Cobra V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (2000)
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.
Vehicles needing clockspring recentering
WARNING:
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INCORRECT CENTRALIZATION MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE COMPONENT FAILURE. IF IN DOUBT WHEN
CENTRALIZING THE CLOCKSPRING, REPEAT THE CENTRALIZING PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: Make sure the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
NOTE: If a clockspring has rotated out of center, follow through with this step.
Centralize the clockspring.
1. Hold the clockspring outer housing stationary.
2. Depress the clockspring locking tab to release the rotor.
CAUTION: Overturning will destroy the clockspring. The internal ribbon wire acts as the stop and can be broken from its internal
connection.
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 is felt. Stop turning at this point.
4. While holding the clockspring locking tab in the released position, turn the clockspring clockwise approximately three turns. This is the center
point of the clockspring.
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Release the clockspring locking tab. Do not allow the rotor to turn from this position.
All vehicles
NOTE: Slight turning of the clockspring rotor is allowable for alignment purposes to the steering column.
1. With the flats of the clockspring aligned to the flats of the steering column, slide the clockspring onto the steering column engaging the retaining
tabs.
