Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

NOTE: Make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

Remove the steering wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
Twist off the cap from the ignition lock cylinder.

Fig 1: Twisting Off Cap From Ignition Lock Cylinder
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The lock cylinder is repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package (F85Z-11582-AA). The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
- Use a 1/8-inch diameter drill bit to drill out the lock cylinder retaining pin.
- Use a 3/8-inch drill bit to drill down the middle of the ignition lock key slot until the ignition lock cylinder breaks loose.
- Remove and discard the ignition lock cylinder and clean the drill shavings from the steering column.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Ignition 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 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.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new ignition lock cylinder.
- Verify ignition lock cylinder operation.
  
  Fig 5: Verifying Ignition Lock Cylinder Operation
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.