Removal and Installation

NOTE:

Remove the steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL .
Twist off the cap from the ignition lock cylinder.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Of Ignition Lock Cylinder - Non Functional
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NOTE:
- The lock cylinder is repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.
Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
- Use a 1/8-inch diameter drill bit to drill out the lock cylinder retaining pin.
- Use a 3/8-inch drill bit to drill down the middle of the ignition lock key slot until the ignition lock cylinder breaks loose.
- Remove and discard the ignition lock cylinder and clean the drill shavings from the steering column.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder
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Remove the bearing retainer.

Fig 3: Removing Bearing Retainer
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Remove the bearing and gear.
- Thoroughly clean all drill shavings from the steering column and inspect it for damage.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Bearing And Gear
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new ignition lock cylinder.
- Verify ignition lock cylinder operation.