RL V6-3474cc 3.5L (1998)
Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair
Replacement
1. Remove the steering column.
2. File a notch into the shear bolt head.
3. Set the tip of a chisel in the notch, and loosen the bolt by tapping on the chisel.
4. Remove the shear bolt from the switch body.
5. Insert the ignition key and turn it to "ACC (I)" position.
6. Push the lock pin down, and pull out the steering lock body from the steering column.
7. Insert the ignition key into the new steering lock body, and turn it to "ACC (I)" position.
8. Push the lock pin down, and insert the steering lock body into the steering column until it clicks into place.
9. Loosely install the new shear bolt.
10. Make sure the steering wheel lock operates smoothly, and that the ignition key turns freely.
11. Tighten the shear bolt until the hex head twists off.
