Replacement, Non-Functional

REMOVAL

NOTE: The following procedure applies to vehicles in which the ignition lock is inoperative and the lock cylinder cannot be rotated due to a lost or broken key, unknown key number, or a cap that has been damaged or broken to the extent that the lock cylinder cannot be rotated.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the steering wheel.





3. Twist off the cap from the ignition switch lock cylinder.





4. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
- Use a 1/8 inch diameter drill bit to drill out the lock cylinder retaining pin.
- Use a 3/8 inch diameter drill to drill down the middle of the ignition lock key slot until the ignition switch lock cylinder breaks loose.
- Remove and discard the ignition switch lock cylinder and drill shavings from the steering column.





5. Remove the bearing retainer.





6. Remove the bearing and the gear.
- Thoroughly clean all drill shavings from the steering column and inspect it for damage.

INSTALLATION





1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
- Verify ignition switch lock cylinder operation.

NOTE: Use a new ignition switch lock cylinder.