Looking on a few Youtubes, I see that the clock springs purchased used also have the signal & wiper levers attached.

Looking at a new one:
https://www.suburbanautoparts.com/oe...hoCzLIQAvD_BwE

The new one doesn't at all look like the used ones which are actually photographed. Searching the Workshop Manuals, I don't find but one reference to a clockspring & that is in the Table of Contents. Does it have a different name than clockspring?

I am hopeful that some dear soul has already posted a thorough description for a successful DIY... I have been unsuccessful at finding.

Would you buy used or new? If new, is the link above to what I need? If new does not include the levers, Is it difficult to detach & re-attach the levers? Any & all guidance much appreciated.

Thanks & best, Steve

 

The levers are a good enticement to buy the used ones.
You are looking at a new one, without the levers.
Bought the new one myself, only wanted to do it once .
The levers are easy to switch.

 

Are the levers removal & attachment fairly intuitive? Did you find the Workshop Manual helpful? If so where did you find it? I'm sure it must be in there; don't know I can't find it.

 

Followed the instructions, took my time, & all went well.
Steering column switches, listed under chassis.
Clock spring removal of steering wheel

 

 

Think I can now do this. Will keep you posted.

 

Just ordered & the service at Suburban in Troy, MI could not have been any better. The fellow in parts ascertained a fit with VIN & then directed me to order online. The online process was intuitive & quick. Assuming the rest of the process goes as well, I have never had better service.

Even with expedited shipping, the price was less than 2/3rds of our local bandits!!

 

I think that I missed something. Why are you replacing the original parts?

 

WRT the clock spring I believe that you can just clean it.

 

Cleaning might work in your case, good luck to you if you try.
My air bag lite kept coming on, everything else worked fine, & things looked reasonably clean.
Looked what others said on the forum, & replaced it with a new one.

 

My schedule is not my own right now; out sailing on the Salish Sea with Grandsons. New part arrives on 21st; after I install, I will be back with a full report. As always, your help & suggestions are much appreciated.

 

Have fun with your grandsons, & stay safe

 

PKOKA! You are smarter than you look! Replaced the CS Saturday & nothing changed. So, I now have a perfectly good spare. Had hoped it would have fixed Cruise Control Warning Light.

However, found the exercise fascinating since I had no idea how all of that stuff fits together under the steering wheel. Truly ingenious engineering. I think the little screws (#4 shallow phillips head) used for the plastic bottom & top covers should be replaced with slightly longer ones with a deeper phillips or a torque head; as they are configured, it made for unnecessary fiddling to get them in. I think I would still be trying to get them in without a strongly magnetized screwdriver.

Even though for an S Class, this video was most helpful:
Since the CC warning light has been on for many years in spite of my best efforts, it is becoming a source of humor for family & friends. It will get fixed; I just need to live long enough!

Thanks for all of your help!

 

The lower coloumn cover screws initially gave me considerable greaf trying to get them back in. From memory the threads are M4 (or M5) so I replaced them with socket screws so that the screw would be held steady on the key. Worked a treat