Re: Ign. Sw. Mod./Steering column

[Allan Jones <ampj@tiac.net>]

CHRISTOPHER BENDER wrote:
> 
>      You remove the steering wheel, and all of those turn signal/ wiper
>      switches.  Then the aluminum housing has few bolts in it.  It then
>      slides off.

	You make it sound SO EASY! I did in fact finally accomplish all of the
above procedure, but the aluminum housing did NOT exactly "slide right
off."


>      To get the lock cylinder, you have to drill a 3mm hole somewhere in
>      the aluminum housing.  You then stick a pin or something in the hole
>      to release a hidden spring clip.  Bentley manuals don't always tell
>      you where that is.  Try a Haynes.  You have to have the manual,
>      because it gives you the exact location to drill this hole.
> 
>      If you just want to replace the ignition switch, I don't think you
>      have to pull the lock cylinder.  I THINK it comes out from behind.
>      It's been a few years since I did that.  Anyone else know?

	The ignition switch module DOES come out from behind and no pulling of
the lock cylinder was neccessary. My only problem now is getting the two
"washers" that hold the spring pressing against the aluminum housing
onto the steering shaft. I recall a lister offering me advice on "how
to" achieve that some time back(he was way ahead of me), but can't quite
remember(made a boo-boo and deleted it) and need a refresher course. Can
anyone offer help and let me know how to push the washers back down the
shaft without me having to buy a tool.
				Thanks To All Again!
						     Allan