Ignition switch and steering lock

IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK

Service repair no - 57.40.31

WARNING: See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Precautions.

Remove

CAUTION: The steering column upper mountings have breakout capsules which are critical to crash performance. Do not clamp the capsules in a vice or otherwise mishandle them.

WARNING: If the breakout capsules on the upper mountings are damaged the steering column must be replaced.

1. Remove steering column assembly. See this section.
2. Position steering column assembly in vice.

3. Mark ignition switch shear bolt heads with centre punch.
4. Drill out shear bolt heads.

5. Remove lock ’saddle’ from column.
6. Remove lock assembly from column.

Refit

1. Remove key from ignition barrel to ensure steering lock pin is protruding.
2. Fit ignition switch to column, locating steering lock pin in groove on inner column.
3. Fit lock saddle.
4. Fit and nip up shear bolts.
5. Test operation of lock and switch prior to tightening shear bolts.
6. Tighten both shear bolts progressively to ensure lock and saddle sit level on column.
7. Tighten bolts until heads shear.
8. Remove column assembly from vice.
9. Fit column assembly to vehicle. See this section.