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rusted75 half ton · 04-07-2005, 01:51 PM

I need to replace my ignition switch my first question is how do I remove it,I don't have the key but can turn it on with a screwdriver(I keep my title in the glove box beacause I can imagine what will happen if a police cruiser rolls up on me jaming a screwdriver in the ignition

)next is do I have to worry about putting the steering wheel on"crooked"or does it go on only one way(idiot proof).

I've never done this before.Thanks

Russell · 04-07-2005, 02:01 PM

Yes, it is possible to put the wheel on crooked. Just mark the base of the wheel / top of the column before you pull the wheel, and don't rotate the shaft after that

Keep an eye on where everything came, its not a difficult task, but there are a lot of little parts and peices that you can loose, or not put back in correctly

Rebuilding my steering column was the very first thing I did on my GMC

Slonaker · 04-07-2005, 02:33 PM

http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html

I used this when I replaced my tumbler, turn signal switch, and lever. It is newer than yours, but it might be helpful.

Slonaker

rusted75 half ton · 04-07-2005, 04:47 PM

Thanks for the response,mabey I'll take pics with a digital camera as I go

04-07-2005, 01:51 PM	#1
rusted75 half ton More trusty Less rusty Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colorado Posts: 152	Ignition removal help I need to replace my ignition switch my first question is how do I remove it,I don't have the key but can turn it on with a screwdriver(I keep my title in the glove box beacause I can imagine what will happen if a police cruiser rolls up on me jaming a screwdriver in the ignition )next is do I have to worry about putting the steering wheel on"crooked"or does it go on only one way(idiot proof). I've never done this before.Thanks Last edited by rusted75 half ton; 04-07-2005 at 01:53 PM.

04-07-2005, 02:01 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Yes, it is possible to put the wheel on crooked. Just mark the base of the wheel / top of the column before you pull the wheel, and don't rotate the shaft after that Keep an eye on where everything came, its not a difficult task, but there are a lot of little parts and peices that you can loose, or not put back in correctly Rebuilding my steering column was the very first thing I did on my GMC __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

04-07-2005, 02:33 PM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html I used this when I replaced my tumbler, turn signal switch, and lever. It is newer than yours, but it might be helpful. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado Last edited by Slonaker; 04-07-2005 at 02:34 PM.

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04-07-2005, 04:47 PM	#4
rusted75 half ton More trusty Less rusty Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colorado Posts: 152	Thanks for the response,mabey I'll take pics with a digital camera as I go



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