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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Steering Columns => Topic started by: Als87 on February 24, 2016, 06:02:43 am
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Locked up on me this morning, how do I replace it?
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this WRITE-UP (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=12525.0) just dont take it apart too far if you dont have to lol.
if you dont have that style then you might need to break a part off like THIS (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=17165.msg135997#msg135997)
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Check out this vid https://youtu.be/arRG55RhD5M
I just replaced mine last week Super easy to do
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There are two tumbler retention designs. The first design uses a locking button on the inner end of the tumbler that needs to be depressed to release the tumbler from the column. The second design retains the tumbler with a Torx head screw that engages a tunnel below the tumbler.
if you dont have that style then you might need to break a part off like THIS (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=17165.msg135997#msg135997)
The early first design columns were cast without an access hole to reach the tumbler release button. With such columns it is necessary to punch a slotted hole through the casting using a small, cabinet style, standard blade screwdriver. The casting has a subtle rectangular "window" that identifies the location to be punched out. The casting is thin under the 'window' making the modification easy with a few light taps. The correct image to reference for the first design is further along in the same thread, Lock cylinder removal (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=17165.msg136012#msg136012), linked by Irish_Alley. In the later first design, the 'window' was open from the factory. The second design that retains the tumbler using a screw is the easiest to service. All designs require removal of the turn signal switch and key warning buzzer switch located directly below the tumbler in the square hole linked by Irish_Alley. The key warning switch pulls straight out using a pair of needle nose pliers.
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Just did mine last week in my 86, I already had a steering wheel puller but not the tool for the backing plate, I was able to remove it without the tool but had to run to the store and purchase the tool to reinstall( that's one tough spring). If I had the tool when I initially tried to change it. I believe it's a 15 min job
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Thank u guys for ur input. It took me 2 hrs but it wasn't to bad, especially for not using a steering wheel puller or the tool to reset the retaining spring. That was a pain in the ass