Crown Victoria V8-4.6L CNG SOHC VIN 9 (1999)
4. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
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Use a 1/8-inch diameter drill bit to drill out the lock cylinder retaining pin.
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Use a 3/8-inch diameter drill to drill down the middle of the ignition lock key slot until the ignition switch lock cylinder breaks loose.
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Remove and discard the ignition switch lock cylinder and drill shavings from the steering column.
5. Remove the bearing retainer.
6. Remove the steering column lock housing bearing and steering column lock gear.
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Thoroughly clean all drill shavings from the steering column and inspect it for damage.
Installation
1. Install the steering column lock gear and bearing.
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Use Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A to coat the steering column lock gear and
the steering column lock housing bearing.
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The narrow section of the keyhole must be in the one o'clock, with the tab inboard at the three o'clock position. Rotate it counterclockwise.
