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Ignition Lock Cylinder & Upper Column Components

SHAFT LOCK, TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CAM, UPPER BEARING SPRING, UPPER BEARING INNER RACE SEAT, INNER RACE, BUZZER SWITCH & COLUMN LOCK CYLINDER SET

DISASSEMBLE
1. Remove steering wheel as outlined in Steering Wheel.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove shaft lock cover, then the shaft lock retaining ring using plate compressor J-23653-C, or equivalent, to depress shaft lock. Discard ring.
4. Remove shaft lock, turn signal cancelling cam assembly, upper bearing spring, upper bearing inner race seat and inner race.
5. Move turn signal to the right turn position.
6. Remove multi-function lever and hazard knob assembly.
7. Remove screw and signal switch arm, then the turn signal switch screws.
8. Remove turn signal switch assembly and allow switch to hang freely.
9. Remove key from lock cylinder set, then the buzzer switch assembly.
10. Install key in lock cylinder and turn to Lock position.
11. Remove lock retaining screw, then the lock cylinder.

ASSEMBLE
Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying torque. Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunctioning of steering column.

1. Install lock cylinder and lock retaining screw. Torque screw to 22 lb in
2. Remove key from lock cylinder set, then install buzzer switch assembly.
3. Install key in lock cylinder set, then turn key to Lock position.
4. Install turn signal switch assembly and screws. Torque screws to 30 lb in
5. Install signal switch arm and screw. Torque screw to 20 lb in
6. Install hazard knob assembly and multi-function lever.
7. Install inner race, upper bearing inner race seat, upper bearing spring and turn signal cancelling cam assembly. Lubricate cancelling cam with synthetic grease.
8. Install shaft lock and shaft lock retaining ring using plate compressor tool No. J-23653-C, or equivalent, to depress shaft lock. Ring must be fully seated in groove.
9. Install shaft lock cover, then connect battery ground cable.
10. Install steering wheel as outlined in Steering Wheel.