snomobeelr Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 In processses of trying to disassemble my colum to cleanand paint it. Sterring wheel off. Cover and 3 screws ar off. Will need 1 new screw. Clip around shaft is off. I can not get the plate to come off. I have removed that wire clip around the shaft. I had to walk away before I broke somthing. Do I need to remove the KEY/Lock mechanism 1st? If so how is that done?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Are you talking about the lock plate on top? If so, you need to be careful with that. There is a spring underneath it. The plate is probably caught on the groove for the ring. I'd at least thread the nut back on the shaft before it flies off. You'll probably need to push it back down and wiggle it around to get it to come up past the groove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 There is a tool for that lock plate. You can get it apart without it but getting it back together is nearly impossable. Its simply called a steering lock plate tool. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snomobeelr Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Thanks, I got the tool and got the lock plate off. I removed the 1 screw for the turn signal lever and the 3 screws for the turn signal mechanism. So how fo I remove the Key Lock cylnder ? And there are 4 or 5 bolt head/Screwsdo I remove those as well ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Going from my old memory, I think there is a very small button that must be pushed in by a paper clip while the key is in the accessory position. The assess hole is under that plate you just removed. Rotate key backwards, push in tab, slide ign lock cyl out. Mat be something on the web that ex-planes it better. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snomobeelr Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Got evrything apart, but can still not able to remove the Lock Cylnder. I followed the instructions on the car craft article but still not able to remove lock cylnder. Both articles below seem pretty good. But still having diffuculty. Any Ideas? http://www.carcraft.com/howto/56459/index.html http://www.buickperformance.com/tiltsteeringcolumnwobble.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I think you need to turn the lock cylinder to the run position, then push down on the tab and pull out the cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snomobeelr Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Not to sound stupid but what tab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snomobeelr Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 I removed the two-prong contact switch, But how/What do I "insert a thin tool into the circled slot to break the casting flash," Below from the car craft article http://www.carcraft.com/howto/56459/index.html http://www.carcraft.com/howto/56459/photo_05.html The two-prong contact switches your ignition-key buzzer on and off. Lift the switch straight up (don’t lose the spring clip that’s attached to it). To remove the ignition-lock cylinder, turn the key to Lock, insert a thin tool into the circled slot to break the casting flash, and push down to release the spring latch on the cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 "The white single arrow indicates the key cylinder tang that needs to be depressed in order to slide the key cylinder from the column. On some of the 69-72 versions the tab can be covered by flashing and you will need to use a small screwdriver to break the flashing to access the tang." (From the Buick write up) If flashing (excess cast aluminum covering the area your looking for) is covering the area it may be hard to find. Look in the area of the lock cylinder and look at the picture of the removed lock cylinder showing the tab you need to push in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snomobeelr Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 WOW, I finally got it what a Pita. Thanks alot guys I appriciate it. I also finnaly found a picture of exactly where the casting was.. Thanks agian http://www.stolenandrecovered.com/howto/gmcyl.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snomobeelr Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Anyone know how to remove the Sector Gear? I have everything disassembled exept got the Sector Gear. It is misning a tooth so I am going to replace it if I can remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 It should just push out, may need a little tap from a hammer and punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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