Ignition Switch & Lock Cylinders: Servicing
Chrysler Corp. and International Harvester Corp. vehicles with column mounted ignition switches and lock cylinders require that steering wheel and turn signal switch be removed before ignition components are accessible.
On General Motors and Jeep Corp. vehicles, steering column must be removed or lowered. Steering wheel and turn signal switch must be removed before ignition components are accessible.
CAUTION:
Lock plate is under strong spring pressure. Do not remove snap ring without using compressor tool. If steering shaft has American threads, use compressor tool J-23653; if shaft has metric threads use Metric Forcing Screw J-23653-4.
Ford Motor Co. vehicles and all models not having the ignition mounted on the steering column require no removal of steering components.
CAUTION:
Some steering columns are collapsible and special care must be taken to avoid bumping, jolting or hammering on steering shaft and gearshift tube.