Ignition switch change out

[Racer2172]

I am looking at buying a 1990 burb that has ignition switch issues, Im guessing that is it the key lock mechanism. How hard is to change one out the replacement part on rock auto is fairly inexpensive. Any thoughts on this? The price of the whole burb is pretty good and only has a couple minor things needing fixed.

[Mparker]

It's not that bad, you do have to get a steering wheel puller and lock plate compressor (harbor freight) and remove the steering wheel and windshield washer/blinker arm and can. After that it just enacted with a Phillips screwdriver.
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[old Rusty C10]

if not a phillips screw its a 5/16 bolt

[Racer2172]

Thanks guys, got the ok from the other half, just waiting on seller to respond.
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[Pop's C-10]

I'd swap this switch 1st..alot easier to reach..

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...22523_0_0_7166

[cjlinkster]

It's not too bad to change out the switch. Just keep in mind that a lot of the nuts and bolts on the steering column are metric.

Most part stores will loan out the steering wheel puller; be careful to not bugger up the threads on the steering shaft.

There are a couple of excellent step by step guides to the GM steering column on the internet. I have lost the link, just google "GM steering column rebuild"

[Racer2172]

Thanks for the info, just waiting on seller to contact me hoping this issue will keep other buyers away, then I can put this info to use.
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