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For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

A burr is on the lock bolt.

  1. Inspect the lock bolt.
  2. Replace the lock bolt as needed. Refer to Steering Colum Housing - Disassemble (Floor Shift) or Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Column Shift).

The actuator rod is restricted.

  1. Inspect the rod.
  2. Service the road as needed. Refer to Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Floor Shift) or Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Column Shift).

The following components are damaged:

    • The lock cylinder
    • The housing
    • The sector
    • The rack
    • The park lock cable
  1. Inspect the components.
  2. Replace the components as needed. Refer to Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Lock Housing Assembly - Disassemble (Floor Shift) or Lock Housing Assembly - Disassemble (Column Shift) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

The ignition switch is stuck.

  1. Inspect the switch.
  2. Replace the components as needed. Refer to Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

Interference between the bowl and the rack coupling is present.

  1. Inspect the components.
  2. Service the components as needed. Refer to Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Floor Shift) or Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Column Shift)

The shift linkage is maladjusted.

  1. Inspect the linkage.
  2. Service the components as needed. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

The lock bolt spring is broken or worn.

  1. Inspect the spring.
  2. Replace the components as necessary. Refer to Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Floor Shift) or Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Column Shift).

The sector is incorrectly installed.

  1. Inspect the sector installation.
  2. Service the components as needed. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .