Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999)
4. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
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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 bearing and the gear.
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Thoroughly clean all drill shavings from the steering column and inspect for damage.
Installation
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air
bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in
the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an
accidental deployment.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generent combustion that
is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal
injury.
WARNING: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be replaced, not repainted.
