Ignition Lock Cylinder - Non Functional

Ignition Lock Cylinder - Non Functional

Removal and Installation

1. NOTE: Make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

Remove the steering wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to Steering Column Removal and Replacement.

2. Twist off the cap from the ignition lock cylinder.





3. NOTE: The lock cylinder is repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package (F85Z-11582-AA). 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.





4. Remove the bearing retainer.





5. Remove the bearing and gear.
- Thoroughly clean all drill shavings from the steering column and inspect it for damage.





6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new ignition lock cylinder.

- Verify ignition lock cylinder operation.