Re[2]: Ign. Sw. Mod./Steering column

[christopher_bender@fmc.com (CHRISTOPHER BENDER)]

     Yeah, sorry, I remember those washers now.  They are dished, which 
     makes them sort of "one way."  They go on nicely, and wedge trying to 
     come off.  Just pry at them and work your way around.  If that doesn't 
     work, maybe cut them with a Dremel, and get new ones.
     
     It was more like five years ago when I did that.  Once again, sorry 
     for trivializing it.


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Subject: Re: Ign. Sw. Mod./Steering column
Author:  ampj@tiac.net at Internet
Date:    2/19/97 5:36 AM


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
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