Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: 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 replacement and STEERING COLUMN LOCK replacement.

REMOVAL

Ignition Switch Bezel:

1. 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.

Detent Location:

d. Re-insert key and turn ignition switch back to position "1". Push detent (10) and remove lock cylinder.

2. VERSION 2 (Plastic plug-on cap)
a. Remove ignition key.
b. Pull off cap using a bent 1 mm wire.
c. Insert ignition key and turn ignition switch to position "1".
d. Push cylinder detent (to the right of top center) and remove lock cylinder.

3. VERSION 2 (Screw-on cap)
a. Remove ignition switch bezel.
b. Turn ignition switch 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 ignition key.
e. Remove lock cylinder from cap.


INSTALLATION
1. VERSION 1 (Chrome plug-on cap)
a. Turn lock cylinder to position "1" and insert into steering lock assembly.
b. Turn to position "0" and remove ignition key.
c. Re-install lock cylinder cap, insert key and turn to position "1". Push cap completely onto steering lock assembly.
d. Check lock operation.

1. VERSION 2 (Plastic plug-on cap)
a. Turn lock cylinder to position "1" and insert into steering lock assembly.
b. Turn to position "0" and remove ignition key.
c. Re-install lock cylinder cap and check lock operation.

3. VERSION 3 (Screw-on cap)

Lock Cylinder/Cap Assembly:

a. Lubricate threads of steering lock cap with bearing grease.
b. Align cylinder detent with cap groove. Insert locking cylinder into cap.
c. Insert ignition key and turn cylinder to position "1".

Unlocking Detent:

d. Insert releasing wire and unlock detent.

Steering Lock Installation:

e. Position cap and lock cylinder with detent and groove aligned and insert lock cylinder.

Special Tool #126589071400:

f. Screw cap completely onto steering column lock.
g. Pull release wire from cylinder. Turn cap with sleeve counter-clockwise until detent locks cap.
h. Recheck lock cylinder operation.
4. ALL VERSIONS Re-install ignition lock bezel if removed.