Topic: key pops out

[Justin]

So my key/ignition just comes out. It has always been this way since I have owned it. How do I get it to stay in there and also it doesn't go back two clicks. Just one.

[LOMILETA]

The key should only go back 1 click. There is a small set screw inside the column, that holds the ignition in. You have to remove the hub and horn ring underneath .

[eroc022]

keep pulling your column apart, there is a screw that holds that in there....

[Justin]

Thanks. I'll go dig into it now that I know what to look for. I could have  sworn it turned back two clicks before. Either way I guess it was not supposed to huh?


  So I need to take that huge nut out of the center of the steering hub?

[eroc022]

yup, and go to autozone and get the steering wheel hub remover tool, just rent it.... be the only time you do use it hahaha

[ta78w72]

That doesn't look like a 79 or later column.  The 78 and prior didn't have a set screw.

You'll need to pull the hub and lock plate to gain access to the key lock.  The turn signal switch will also need to be pulled away to get to it.

I've used my steering wheel puller and lock plate depressor many times over the past 30 years.  They're cheap and worth having in your tool box.....but then again I really like speciality tools.

[eroc022]

That doesn't look like a 79 or later column.  The 78 and prior didn't have a set screw.

You'll need to pull the hub and lock plate to gain access to the key lock.  The turn signal switch will also need to be pulled away to get to it.

just wondering how it doesnt ? Im pretty sure mine looks like that....

[ta78w72]

I may be thinking of the hump on the other side.

[Justin]

I have a puller. I only used it once in the five years I have had it but it was worth having. Thanks again

[Justin]

So how do I get my colum to stay put so I can use the puller? It doesn't seem to be working.

[Justin]

This is how it looks now.

[Justin]

Anyone know what I can do to keep the column locked while I try and pop this off?

[Justin]

Okay. I got it off. Here is what I am dealing with now. What do I do next to get In there and fix it so the ignition stays in place?

[Justin]

No set screw that I see. Please can anyone help me out?  It's a 78 TA 4speed. I can not seem to figure out what holds the ignition in.

[eroc022]