Lock Cylinder Housing, Magnesium

Removal

1. Remove the lock cylinder assembly.

    CAUTION: Carefully note the position of the bearing retainer prior to removal.

2. Remove the white plastic bearing retainer by inserting a screwdriver or similar tool, with a 90 degree bend on the tip, between the bearing retainer and the bearing and by prying upward.

3. Insert tip of a screwdriver into the Double-D slot of the bearing, then rotate 90 degrees. Remove bearing.

4. Remove lock drive gear. Carefully note the relationship of the lock drive gear to the position of the rack teeth.

Installation

1. Position lock drive gear in base of lock cylinder housing in the same position as that noted during removal procedure. The position of the lock drive gear is correct if the last tooth on drive gear is meshed with last tooth on rack.

2. Position bearing retainer in lock cylinder housing. Insert tip of a screwdriver into the Double-D slot of bearing, then rotate 90 degrees.

3. Press the white plastic bearing retainer into the lock cylinder housing. Ensure the retainer is in its original position.

4. Line up the flats of the drive gear with flats of washer by pulling down on column lock actuator.

5. Install the lock cylinder assembly.

6. Check for proper start in PARK and NEUTRAL. Also, check to verify the start circuit cannot be actuated in the DRIVE or REVERSE positions and the column is locked in the LOCK position.