Steering Lock

11-37prose procedure

Lock Replacement

1
Remove the steering column covers.
2
Disconnect the ignition switch connector.
3
Center punch the 2 shear bolts and drill their heads off with a 3/8 in. drill bit.
CAUTION: Do not damage the switch body when removing the shear bolt heads.
4
Remove the shear bolts from the switch body.
5
Install the new ignition switch without the key inserted.
6
Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.
NOTE: Make sure the projection on the ignition switch is aligned with the hole in the steering column.
7
Insert the ignition key and check for proper operation of the steering wheel lock and that the ignition key turns freely.
8
Tighten the shear bolts until the hex heads twist off.

1
Remove the ignition switch.
2
Turn the ignition key to "I."
3
Push the pin in and remove the lock cylinder from the lock body.
4
Turn the key to LOCK and align the lock cylinder with the lock body.
5
Turn the key almost to "I" and insert the lock cylinder until the pin touches the body.
6
Turn the key to "I," push the pin and insert the lock cylinder into the lock body until the pin clicks into place.
7
Install the ignition switch.