Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
Cylinder Inoperative
NOTE: The following procedure applies to vehicles in which the ignition switch lock cylinder is inoperative and the ignition switch lock cylinder
cannot be rotated due to a lost or broken ignition switch lock cylinder key, unknown key number or a lock cylinder cap that has been damaged or broken.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove steering wheel.
3. Using locking-type pliers, twist ignition switch lock cylinder cap or bezel until it separates from ignition switch lock cylinder.
4. Using a 9.5 mm (3/8-inch) diameter drill, drill down middle of key slot approximately 44 mm (1-3/4 inch) until ignition switch lock cylinder
breaks loose from breakaway base of ignition switch lock cylinder. Remove ignition switch lock cylinder and drill shavings from steering column
lock cylinder housing.
5. Remove bearing retainer, steering column lock housing bearing and steering column lock gear. Thoroughly clean all drill shavings and other
foreign materials from casting.
6. Carefully inspect steering column lock cylinder housing for damage from the above operation. If damage is apparent, steering column lock
cylinder housing must be replaced.
INSTALLATION
1. Replace steering column lock cylinder housing if damaged.
2. Install steering column lock gear, steering column lock housing bearing and bearing retainer into steering column lock cylinder housing.
3. Install new ignition switch lock cylinder.
4. Install steering wheel.
5. Check ignition switch lock cylinder operation.
