Removal and Installation

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Disconnect the battery.

WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering wheel removal and installation procedure.

Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Wheel .
Twist off the cap from the ignition switch lock cylinder.

Fig 1: Removing Cap From Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
- Use a 1/8-inch diameter drill bit to drill out the lock cylinder retaining pin.
- Use a 3/8-inch diameter drill to drill down the middle of the ignition lock key slot until the ignition switch lock cylinder breaks loose.
- Remove and discard the ignition switch lock cylinder and drill shavings from the steering column.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bearing retainer.

Fig 3: Removing Bearing Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bearing and the gear.
- Thoroughly clean all drill shavings from the steering column and inspect it for damage.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Bearing And Gear
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Use a new ignition switch lock cylinder.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Verify ignition switch lock cylinder operation.
  
  Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the battery.