Ignition lock cylinder removal???

[andresco50]

I bought a new cylinder for my switch but I don´t know how to install it.. removing the steering wheel??

[85SBC400]

i'm glad you brought this up, i need help with this as well.......

come on guys, knock out two birds with one stone here lol.

[Square84]

Go To Parts Store Rent Steering Wheel Puller And Lock Plate Tool Take Both Off The Remove The 2 Screws Holding The Turn Signal Switch In Place Then The Is 1 Phillips Screw That Holds The Lock Cylinder Once You Remove It The Lock Cylinder Pulls Out New One Goes In The Reverse All Prev. Steps

[85SBC400]

[old Rusty C10]

if you dont want to rent a lock plate tool its easy to make one using a piece of flat stock, a couple of bolts and four nuts

[andresco50]

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

if you dont want to rent a lock plate tool its easy to make one using a piece of flat stock, a couple of bolts and four nuts

I'll try to make one..

[babyJay]

I borrowed both tools from Autozone and changed it right in thier lot. Then walked right back in and got my deposit $ Back.

[gafiredog]

doesn't the removal differ some between 73-80 and 81-87 ? i have been told there was some difference. i don't know.

[OJOE]

Originally Posted by gafiredog

doesn't the removal differ some between 73-80 and 81-87 ? i have been told there was some difference. i don't know.

the older ones has a pin you push in with a screwdriver in place of the set pin

[spr85gmc]

Originally Posted by OJOE

the older ones has a pin you push in with a screwdriver in place of the set pin

thats what i was thinking i have done both if its your 1st time then just be patient its not as hard as it seems. the 1st time i did mine was in my school parking lot at 11;45pm so yea it was a b!tch

[andresco50]

Help heeeeelp me guys!!!!! I can´t remove the old cylinder check the pic!!!

[spr85gmc]

pin hole should bee on the lower outter side (black side) and im pretty sure you need a key to get it out

[andresco50]

I can´t find it..... maybe I have to drill a hole here

[f.monroe]

If you removed the correct screw , try turning the ignition to the run position and see if it comes out . I cant see but if there is a slot where my arrow is , Take a screwdriver and press the small latch where the arrow is pointing if there is a vertical opening . If it doesnt come out the first time , turn the key to run and try again . The torx screw should have had a threaded portion and a smooth shouldered section if it was the correct screw .
Frank

[85SBC400]

thats how mine was (torx screw) and thats all it took and the key cylinder basically fell out in my hands.

i bet his is the one you have to use the screwdriver to get out with. i've never seen that one personally so i dont know the how to for that one.

[andresco50]

Originally Posted by f.monroe

If you removed the correct screw , try turning the ignition to the run position and see if it comes out . I cant see but if there is a slot where my arrow is , Take a screwdriver and press the small latch where the arrow is pointing if there is a vertical opening . If it doesnt come out the first time , turn the key to run and try again . The torx screw should have had a threaded portion and a smooth shouldered section if it was the correct screw .
Frank

Ok guys finally!!! I made a slot with the screw driver to press the latch.. thanks... now I need a diagram to install everything again