Test And Repair

If the key removal effort is excessive on a vehicle with a automatic transmission first adjust the shift linkage. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 42RLE - SERVICE INFORMATION or 545RFE - SERVICE INFORMATION . .

If the ignition switch effort is excessive, remove the ignition key cylinder from the steering column. Refer to KEY/LOCK CYLINDER . Check the turning effort of the key cylinder. If the ignition key cylinder effort is excessive replace the key cylinder.