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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: f35raptor on December 18, 2012, 02:38:45 PM
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Iv got a 1993 gmc 2500 pick up. The locking mech on the stearing wheel is broke that releases the key. I can not find a screw or bolt to take the stearing wheel apart. Were would it be located?
Thanks ben
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There are 4 small nolts in the center of the column where the pivot ball is.
You will need to remove the steering wheel, and there is a lock plate that needs to be depressed to remove a clip so the plate will come off, then the turn signal switch has to come up far enough to get out of the way, then, using a small socket (possibly torx) you can tighten the bolts.
No parts involved, but a lot of labor :-)
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^^^^^^ this good luck :aok I did my moms 93 chevy quite some time ago
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Thank you. Will get right on it tomorrol.
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Iv got a 1993 gmc 2500 pick up. The locking mech on the stearing wheel is broke that releases the key. I can not find a screw or bolt to take the stearing wheel apart. Were would it be located?
Thanks ben
do you mean that part that prevents you from turning the ignition key all the way to the "off" position?
if you're just looking to remove the steering wheel, you'll need a puller. there will be 2 or 4 screws or small bolts that are holding the airbag on if it has one. if it has an airbag, disconnect the battery BEFORE touching anything. remove those screws, then unplug the airbag, and set it aside. you'll see a single nut....normally it'll take a 19mm or 18mm socket. remove this. this is where you'll need the puller to get the wheel off.
once it's off, you'll see the horn ring. you'll need a way to evenly press this down a bit, and a small pick to remove the retaining snap-ring. once this is removed, you'll see the turnsignal switch. 1 screw holds the turn signal stalk to the switch. remove it, then remove the 3 screws holding the turnsignal switch in. you should be able to pull it out about 3" without disconnecting the wire harness.
now you've got a tab with 2 thin copper contacts. it'll be held in with a torx headed screw. remove that, and you've now got the ignition lock cylinder retaining screw there. it also is a torx head. remove this, and you can simply slide the ignition lock cylinder out.
now.....do you need to get farther down into the pivot area of the tilt mechanism?
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Always check your flux capacitor.
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Just because it needs to be said, airbags can kill you.
There is a reserve charge in the airbags that can activate the bag for up to 15 minutes after the battery is disconnected. Disconnect battery and wait at least 20 minutes before you begin to mess around with the wheel.
When you remove the bag, lay it Bracket Side Down. If you do it bag side down, and it pops, it's going to go off like a rocket and it can do some incredible damage to a vehicle, structure or be quite deadly.
This isn't the time to experiment or rush, take those very seriously.
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Just because it needs to be said, airbags can kill you.
There is a reserve charge in the airbags that can activate the bag for up to 15 minutes after the battery is disconnected. Disconnect battery and wait at least 20 minutes before you begin to mess around with the wheel.
When you remove the bag, lay it Bracket Side Down. If you do it bag side down, and it pops, it's going to go off like a rocket and it can do some incredible damage to a vehicle, structure or be quite deadly.
This isn't the time to experiment or rush, take those very seriously.
good call sir! i'd totally forgotten to mention that. :aok
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Sorry should of mentioned earlyer no air bags. I might be able to get to it today im not sure. Thanks for the guys
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Sorry should of mentioned earlyer no air bags. I might be able to get to it today im not sure. Thanks for the guys
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no airbag makes it easier. if you can, post pics of what/where you're trying to get to.
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good call sir! i'd totally forgotten to mention that. :aok
Admit it... you were trying to Alt-F4 the kid! :t
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Admit it... you were trying to Alt-F4 the kid! Evil
LOL I bet you are right!
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:noid
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Trade it in for a Ford. :aok
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I should at this point. My buddy that normally helos me with this kind of crap has been out of town for the last few day. And its has nothing for power in fith. :furious
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Trade it in for a Ford. :aok
hehehehe.....sounds like someone's thinking of a raptor. :devil