Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT






REMOVAL
1. Remove the horn cover assembly.
2. Remove the upper and lower horn plate, and disconnect the horn button connector.

CAUTION: Before doing these procedures, see the SRS section for further information (SRS equipped vehicle only). Service Precautions






3. Remove the steering wheel lock nut.
4. After making alignment marks on the steering shaft and wheel, remove the steering wheel, using the special tool.

NOTE: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it: doing so may damage the steering column.






5. Remove the lower crash pad, and disconnect the rheostat connector.

6. Remove the column shroud.






7. Disconnect the connectors.






8. Remove the multifunction switch.






9. Remove the bolt coupling the universal joint and pinion.






10. After removing the bolts used to secure the column bracket to the frame, remove the steering column and shaft assembly.






DISASSEMBLY
1. It necessary to remove the steering lock, cut a slot in the mounting screw heads and bracket with a hack saw. Loosen the screws with a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the steering wheel lock.

CAUTION: When the steering wheel lock is reinstalled, the steering wheel lock assembly and screws should be replaced with new parts.






2. Remove the snap ring and remove the steering shaft downward.






3. If it is necessary to remove the steering column brackets, use a hack-saw to cut a groove on the head of the special bolt, and then use screwdriver to remove the column brackets






4. Remove the snap ring then tap out the clevis pin from the inner side. (Tilt steering only)






5. If necessary, remove the tilt steering lever and mounting bracket. (Tilt steering only)

INSPECTION
1. Check the steering column and shaft for damage and distortion.
2. Check the joints for play, damage or rough movement.
3. Check the tilt bracket and spring for cracks and damage.
4. Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.
5. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage. If necessary, replace.






ASSEMBLY
1. When installing the steering column brackets, tighten the special bolt until the head twists off.

CAUTION: A new special screw must be used each time.






INSTALLATION
1. When installing the steering lock and steering lock bracket to the column tube, temporarily install the steering lock in alignment with the column boss.
2. After checking the lock works properly, tighten the special bolts until the head twists off.

CAUTION: The steering lock bracket and bolts must be replaced with new when the steering lock is installed.






3. Mount the steering column shaft to the mounting frame.

NOTE: When installing, be careful not to distort the steering column.

4. Install the multifunction switch and connect the connectors.
5. Install the column shroud.
6. Connect the rheostat connector and install the lower crash pad.
7. Install the steering wheel.

NOTE: When the steering is installed, make sure that the alignment marks are in alignment and that the steering wheel is in the straight ahead position.