Ignition Lock Drive Gear

Removal
1. Remove the lock cylinder assembly.
2. Remove the snap ring, washer, and lock drive gear from the lock cylinder housing. Carefully note the relationship of the tang on the lock drive gear to the slot in the lock cylinder housing.





Installation
1. Position the lock drive gear in the base of the lock cylinder housing in the SAME position as noted during the removal procedure. The position of the lock drive gear is correct if the last tooth on the DRIVE GEAR will mesh with the last tooth on the RACK.





2. Verify correct gear to rack alignment by inserting a flat bladed screwdriver in the recess of the gear and ROTATING it to the full COUNTERCLOCKWISE position. After verification, ROTATE the drive gear back to the original removal position.
3. Install the washer and the snap ring.

Note: that the flats in the recess of the drive gear align with the flats in the washer.

4. Install the lock cylinder assembly.
5. Check for proper ignition and accessory functions and verify that the column locks in the LOCK position.