Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair

Replacing Steering Lock Assembly:




- Disconnect battery ground lead.
- Remove and install steering wheel.
- Remove steering column casing lower section.




- Disconnect turn signal and wiper switch.




- Remove collar ring (1).

Installation:
- Notch of collar ring (1) must lock snap ring (2).




- Remove snap ring (1), washer (2), spring (3), and ring (4).

Installation:
- Stem of ring (4) faces bearing.

Installation:



- Install snap ring (1) with Special Tools 32 3 052 and 32 3 050 (hammer knock).




- Lift out steering spindle bearings with a screwdriver.

Installation:
- Drive in bearings with Special Tool 00 5 550.




- Disconnect central electric plug.




- Remove shear-off screw (1) with a chisel.
- Pull steering lock with casing upper section off of outer tube.

Installation:
- Tighten Torx shear-off screws.




- Press down locking hook and remove ignition starter switch.

Installation:
- Check position of ignition/starter switch and steering wheel lock,




- Press down lock with a screwdriver.
- Turn key to point of locking and pull out lock cylinder.

Since 1987 Models:



- Insert ignition key in lock cylinder and turn to position "R" 60°.
- Push a 1.2 mm (3/64") dia. wire into bore of cylinder and pull out the lock cylinder.




- Drill out rivets and bolt carbon contact (1) on new steering lock.