1999 Mercury Sable Replace Clock Spring Myself

1999 MERCURY SABLE
11,400 MILES
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TOGLE
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can I replace the clock spring myself? if so, how?
Dec 6, 2012 at 9:15 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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will need steering wheel puller and if tilt steering a tool to compress spring. DISABLE air bag also need to remove key lock may need to drill out set screw. If have limited mechanical skills recomend have this done
Dec 6, 2012 at 9:34 PM
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