Ignition Lock: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Rotate ignition switch lock cylinder to RUN position. Using a 1/8-inch drift, press lock cylinder retaining pin through access hole and remove ignition switch lock cylinder.
CAUTION: Carefully note the position of the column lock gear retainer prior to removal.
2. Remove column lock gear retainer by inserting a screwdriver or similar tool, with a 90 degree bend on the tip, between steering column upper bearing retainer and steering column lock housing bearing and by prying upward.
3. Insert tip of a screwdriver into Double-D slot of steering column lock housing bearing, then rotate 90 degrees. Remove steering column lock housing bearing.
4. Remove steering column lock gear. Carefully note relationship of steering column lock gear to position of rack teeth.
INSTALLATION
1. Position steering column lock gear in base of lock cylinder housing in the same position as that noted during removal procedure. The position of steering column lock gear is correct if last tooth on steering column lock gear is meshed with last tooth on steering column lock lever actuator.
2. Position bearing retainer in lock cylinder housing. Insert tip of a screwdriver into Double-D slot of steering column lock housing bearing, then rotate 90 degrees.
3. Press blue plastic column lock gear retainer into steering column lock cylinder housing. Make sure column lock gear retainer is in its original position.
4. Line up fiats of steering column lock gear with flats of washer by pulling down on the steering column lock lever actuator.
5. Install ignition switch lock cylinder.
6. Check for proper start in Park and Neutral. Also, check to make sure start circuit cannot be actuated in Drive or Reverse positions and the steering column tube is locked in Lock position.