Turkey day project

[70NPORT]

I'm trying to get at the ignition switch and key lock cylinder. The FSM shows a specialized tool to remove the steering lock plate. Anyone know another way, trick (or tool) to remove this or do I have to run out and buy this damn thing only to most likely use it once. GD this is so annoying...

 

[Big_John]

Is it just a pin? Probably knock it out with a pin punch.

They probably don't want too much side force on the shaft though, so be careful. If it doesn't come out easy, you'll want to think about another way.

 

[thrashingcows]

I kind of remember mine being a small snap ring down in the groove by the center of the shaft. Wrestled that out and it just slid up and out.

 

[Ripinator]

Maybe you could use a c-clamp and a small nail. You hafta hold yer tongue in the side of yer cheek just right though. . .

 

[70NPORT]

Is it just a pin? Probably knock it out with a pin punch.

They probably don't want too much side force on the shaft though, so be careful. If it doesn't come out easy, you'll want to think about another way.

Yeh, I think its a pin. Couple other mopar sites said same thing. The shaft has movement in it so I can't tap it hard enough.

 

[70NPORT]

I kind of remember mine being a small snap ring down in the groove by the center of the shaft. Wrestled that out and it just slid up and out.

There are two snap rings? I've already removed one.