Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
INSTALLATION
1. Position steering column lock gear in base of lock cylinder housing in the same position as that noted during removal procedure. The position of
steering column lock gear is correct if last tooth on steering column lock gear is meshed with last tooth on steering column lock lever actuator.
2. Position bearing retainer in lock cylinder housing. Insert tip of a screwdriver into Double-D slot of steering column lock housing bearing, then
rotate 90 degrees.
3. Press blue plastic column lock gear retainer into steering column lock cylinder housing. Make sure column lock gear retainer is in its original
position.
4. Line up fiats of steering column lock gear with flats of washer by pulling down on the steering column lock lever actuator.
5. Install ignition switch lock cylinder.
6. Check for proper start in Park and Neutral. Also, check to make sure start circuit cannot be actuated in Drive or Reverse positions and the steering
column tube is locked in Lock position.
