Ignition Lock Cylinder - Non Functional

Removal
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. CAUTION: Carefully note the position of the steering column lock gear, bearing and retainer prior to removal.

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

Note: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.





1. Install the steering column lock gear and bearing.
^ Use Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A to coat the steering column lock gear and the steering column lock housing bearing.
^ The narrow section of the keyhole must be in the 1 o'clock position, with the tab inboard at the 3 o'clock position and rotate it counterclockwise.





2. Install the bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
3. Install the steering wheel.





4. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder.
^ Verify ignition switch lock cylinder operation.