Ignition Lock: Service and Repair
Steering Lock Versions:
NOTE: THREE types of steering lock assemblies were used on this vehicle. VERSION 1 uses a plug-type chrome cap. VERSION 2 uses a plug-type plastic cap. VERSION 3 uses a screw-on cap. Component replacement for all three types is the same except where indicated in the text.
The steering lock assembly is comprised of three main components:
1. Ignition lock (locking cylinder)
2. Ignition switch (starter switch)
3. Steering column lock (steering lock)
Use this procedure to replace the IGNITION LOCK. Additional information is also available for IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER replacement and IGNITION SWITCH replacement.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery. Remove steering wheel.
2. Remove instrument cluster by pulling out as far as possible. Remove tachometer cable, electrical connectors, and oil pressure line.
3. Remove driver's side under-dash panel.
4. Remove starter switch connector.
5. Remove vacuum switch hoses.
6. Remove starter switch bezel.
7. VERSION 1 (Chrome plug-on cap)
a. Insert ignition key and turn ignition switch to position "1".
Chrome Cap Removal:
b. Lift cap (2) up to bottom edge of key. If necessary, use a small hook to pull up cap.
c. Turn ignition switch to position "0" and remove key together with cap.
8. VERSION 2 (Plastic plug-on cap)
a. Remove lock cylinder cap using a 1mm thick wire hook.
b. Insert starter key and turn to position "1".
9. VERSION 3 (Screw-on cap)
a. Insert starter key and turn to position "1".
Release Wire:
b. Insert release wire through bore in lock cylinder. Push release wire to release detent.
c. With detent unlocked, unscrew lock cylinder cap.
Lock And Cap:
d. Remove lock cylinder (with cap attached) from steering lock assembly. Remove release wire, turn key to position "0", and remove starter key.
e. Remove lock cylinder from cap.
f. Re-install lock cylinder in steering column lock without cap.
10. ALL VERSIONS Disconnect contact switch connector.
Steering Column Clamp Bolts:
11. Loosen lock tube fastening clamp.
12. With starter switch in position "1", depress lock pin with a 3 mm punch.
13. Turn starter switch to position "0" and pull out lock assembly.
14. Remove steering lock from lock tube and instrument panel.
Lock Cylinder Cap:
15. Turn lock cylinder to position "1" and remove contact switch.
INSTALLATION
1. Turn lock cylinder to position "1" and install in steering lock.
Lock Pin Location (All Versions):
2. Turn steering lock cylinder to position "0" while holding lock pin (10) and steering lock striker in.
3. Insert steering lock assembly into lock tube.
4. Twist lock assembly in tube until lock pin engages tube.
5. Turn starter to position "1" and install starter switch connector.
6. VERSIONS 1 and 2 (Plug-on cap) Install cylinder lock cap.
7. VERSION 3 (Screw-on cap)
a. Turn starter switch to position "1".
b. Remove switch from steering lock.
c. Lightly coat cylinder cap threads with bearing grease.
Lock Cylinder/Cap Assembly:
d. Align lock cylinder detent with cap groove and install in cap.
Unlocking Detent:
e. Insert ignition key and turn starter switch to position "1".
f. Insert detent release wire into lock cylinder bore.
Lock And Cap:
g. Align cap/lock assembly with steering lock housing and install.
Ignition Lock Cap:
h. Screw cap completely on steering lock.
i. Remove release wire and turn cap counterclockwise until detent locks cap.
Ignition Switch Bezel:
8. ALL VERSIONS Install starter switch bezel if removed. Tighten steering column bracket bolts.
9. Re-install instrument cluster, connecting tachometer, wiring, and oil pressure line.
10. Check starter switch and lock cylinder operation.