Ignition Switch Lock Drive Gear
Remove lock cylinder, then remove cylinder spring clips. Using a screwdriver inserted in drive gear recess, turn lock drive gear three notches counterclockwise. Remove snap ring, washer and lock gear from housing. Note relationship of lock drive gear to position of rack teeth. To install drive gear, reverse removal procedure and note following. Lock drive gear position is correct if last tooth on gear is meshed with last tooth on rack.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional Convoluted Column | ||
| Flexible Coupling Flange Nuts | 42-47 | |
| Flexible Coupling Pinch Bolts | 20-30 | |
| Column Bracket Nuts | 13-27 | |
| Toe Plate Nuts | 8-14 | |
| Toe Plate Clamp Bolt | 5-12 | |
| Steering Wheel Nut | 30-40 | |
| Mini Extruded Absorber Column | ||
| Flexible Coupling Pinch Bolt | 20-37 | |
| Universal Joint Lock Nut | 40-45 | |
| Vibration Bracket (Exc. T-Bird & Mark IV) | 20-37 | |
| Lower Collar-to-Brake Support | 20-37 | |
| Steering Wheel Nut | 30-40 | |
| All Columns | INCH Lbs. | |
| Turn Signal Screws | 20-30 | |
| Flange-to-Outer Tube Allen Screws | 50-60 | |
| Shift Tube-to-Socket Casting | 40-45 | |
| Lower Bearing Casting-to-Tube (Mini Only) | 20-25 | |
| Lower Bearing Retainer-to-Flange Casting | 12-20 | |