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

[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

[85SBC400]

[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!!!

[85SBC400]

WOW! i just did mine in the autozone parking lot so i wouldn't have to rent the tools and it took me about 15-20 minutes......

i didn't have to take anything out of it. just took off the white turn signal switch and then removed the torx screw that held the cylinder in place and then pulled. it came right out.

i have no idea what would be holding it in there......you have the key in the lock position right?

[andresco50]

Originally Posted by 85SBC400

WOW! i just did mine in the autozone parking lot so i wouldn't have to rent the tools and it took me about 15-20 minutes......

i didn't have to take anything out of it. just took off the white turn signal switch and then removed the torx screw that held the cylinder in place and then pulled. it came right out.

i have no idea what would be holding it in there......you have the key in the lock position right?

I can move the cylinder without the key so... I didn't see a torx screw.. I can't remove it

[andresco50]

here's a pic of the other side in lock position

[85SBC400]

ok, the whole where i drew the circle - that is where the torx screw was on mine. when i pulled it out, it was about 3/4 of an inch long and thats what holds it in place. so unless it is broke off in there or something else is in there i dont see what would be holding it in place.

do you have a pic of the actual key hole? maybe you have the pin style.....where you have to push the little pin in then pull.

mines an 85 truck with tilt steering btw.

[andresco50]

thanks man here's some pics

[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