Ignition Actuator Replacement on an '85 w/tilt (not 56k friendly)
Also known as a "steering column tear down". Here is my write-up.
First, a few schematics so you get an idea of what is going on inside the column:
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Disconnect the battery and remove the steering wheel.
Remove the access panel under the steering column:
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Remove the plastic housing at the bottom of the steering column:
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Remove the two screws (8mm and phillips) for the transmission indicator:
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Remove the two 9/16" bolts holding the column to the dash:
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Lower the steering column and remove the two (11mm) bolts holding the ignition switch to the steering column. Separate the ignition rod from the ignition switch and pull some slack for the wiring harness running up the column. Raise the column and bolt it back to the dash:
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Turn the ignition cylinder to "on", press in the retaining pin and pull out the cylinder:
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Remove the snap ring:
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Remove the bearing:
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Remove the drive gear:
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Drive out the roll pin and remove the shift lever and rubber boot. Unscrew and remove the turn signal lever:
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Also known as a "steering column tear down". Here is my write-up.
First, a few schematics so you get an idea of what is going on inside the column:
Disconnect the battery and remove the steering wheel.
Remove the access panel under the steering column:
Remove the plastic housing at the bottom of the steering column:
Remove the two screws (8mm and phillips) for the transmission indicator:
Remove the two 9/16" bolts holding the column to the dash:
Lower the steering column and remove the two (11mm) bolts holding the ignition switch to the steering column. Separate the ignition rod from the ignition switch and pull some slack for the wiring harness running up the column. Raise the column and bolt it back to the dash:
Turn the ignition cylinder to "on", press in the retaining pin and pull out the cylinder:
Remove the snap ring:
Remove the bearing:
Remove the drive gear:
Drive out the roll pin and remove the shift lever and rubber boot. Unscrew and remove the turn signal lever:
