Probe V6-182 3.0L (1990)
Ignition Lock: Service and Repair
Removal
1.
On models equipped with airbag, disarm airbag system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM
DISARMING.
2.
Remove upper and lower column shrouds.
3.
Peel back foam switch cover from turn signal switch.
4.
Disconnect two switch electrical connectors.
5.
Remove two self tapping screws that secure switch to lock cylinder housing and disengage switch from housing.
6.
Remove steering wheel.
7.
Disconnect airbag slip ring connector from column wiring harness. Before removing airbag slip ring/clockspring from steering shaft, the slip
ring/clockspring must be taped to prevent the slip ring/clockspring rotor from being turned accidentally and damaging the slip
ring/clockspring.
8.
Remove two screws attaching slip ring to retainer plate, then the slip ring.
9.
Remove upper bearing retainer plate.
10.
Remove and discard upper bearing retainer snap ring.
11.
Remove upper steering shaft bearing.
12.
Remove two bolts retaining lock cylinder housing to outer tube flange bracket, then rotate ignition key to Start position and pull actuator interlock
out of clearance hole in tube, lifting casting off upper steering shaft.
13.
Remove ignition lock drive gear.
INSTALLATION
1.
Install ignition lock drive gear and the actuator.
2.
Prick punch steering column upper shaft serration diameter enough to ensure an interference fit between bearing inner race and steering column
upper shaft.
3.
Place lock cylinder housing onto steering column flange bracket with upper steering shaft protruding through upper bearing.
4.
Turn ignition key to Start position to locate actuator interlock through clearance hole in outer tube, then install two bolts attaching lock cylinder
housing to bracket. Torque to 12-21 ft. lbs.
5.
Install upper steering shaft bearing.
6.
Install new snap ring in groove on upper shaft.
7.
Install bearing retainer plate.
8.
Align switch mounting holes with corresponding holes in lock cylinder housing, then install two self tapping screws.
9.
Stick foam switch cover to switch.
10.
Install two switch electrical connectors to full engagement.
11.
Place airbag slip ring onto steering shift and install two retaining screws that attach slip ring to retainer plate, ensuring ground wire pigtail is
secured with lower retaining screw. Remove tape from slip ring.
12.
Connect slip ring/clockspring wire connector to column wiring harness.
13.
Install upper and lower shrouds and the steering wheel.
14.
Connect airbag module wire connector to slip ring connector and place airbag module on steering wheel, then install four attaching nuts. Torque
to 35-53 inch lbs.
15.
Connect battery ground cable.
16.
Rearm airbag system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING.
