Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
Fig. 30 Ignition Lock Drive Gear Removal & Installation. Models w/Modular Steering Columns & Silver Lock Cylinder
1.
Remove lock cylinder assembly.
2.
Insert a flat screwdriver into recess of drive gear at bottom of lock cylinder housing and turn drive gear three notches counterclockwise.
3.
Remove snap ring, washer and lock driver gear from lock cylinder housing. Carefully note relationship of lock drive gear to position of rack
teeth, Fig. 30.
Installation
1.
Place lock drive gear in base of lock cylinder housing in same position as that noted during removal. The position of lock drive gear will be correct
if the last tooth on the drive gear is meshed with the last tooth on the rack, Fig. 30.
2.
Install washer and snap ring, then insert a flat screwdriver into recess of lock drive gear at bottom of lock cylinder housing and turn drive gear
three notches in a clockwise direction.
3.
Install lock cylinder assembly.
Gold Colored Lock Cylinder