Removal (Cougar & Thunderbird Non-Tilt Wheel)
- Remove steering column. See STEERING COLUMN R & I .
- Remove multifunction switch. See Figure . Remove 2 bolts securing lock cylinder housing to flange on outer tube. Remove upper bearing retaining plate. Remove upper bearing retaining ring. Remove sensor ring shield from bottom of column.
- Remove coil spring retainer, coil spring, sensor ring and shaft sleeve. Remove steering shaft and lock cylinder housing assembly from outer tube.
- Support edge of lock cylinder housing in vise. Strike steering shaft sharply with a plastic mallet to drive shaft out of bearing in lock cylinder housing.