racing and safety Steering Wheel Lock Removal

[sl0ride]

Grice and I figured out how to remove the steering lock and still have a fully functioning ignition. Here is how,
Start by drilling out the roll pin underneath the ignition. You will know when you break through when the ignition tumbler moves. The ignition tumbler should pull out now.

Now rotate and remove the piece behind it

Use a punch to remove the plate on the right side, catch the spring slider assembly and pull out the locking pin.

This is what the locking pin looks like, throw it out.

Lube and reassemble with a new roll pin.

Edited March 15, 2014 by sl0ride

[M3M3]

thanks for the detail!  gonna need to do this sometime.

[sl0ride]

I should add you may need to use the key to rotate and pull the tumbler.

[Marsattacks]

This is a great article.  I surmise that it is not for 1974 or later because my "lock plate" does not appear to have any room to be removed as shown in the 5th photo above nor do I seem to have a pin as in the 6th photo.  I have gotten as far as removing the spring on the right side looking into the assembly.  The lock plate is still there.  It moves slightly to the left (locking direction) but seems to be retarded by a weak spring that is invisible and inside the steering column assembly to the left.  Meaning--it mostly stays unlocked but I question whether it can inadvertently "lock" while in motion.  

 

If you have any insight into whether I'm missing something or a tip as to next steps I'd be grateful!  

 

First two Photos show plate before spring removal.  Last two show range of motion without locking spring -- only "return" spring.  There is as you can see a little bit of free play from left to right.  

 

My ignition tumbler is a goner so the idea is to drive this thing to civilization but not with a risk of lockup!!! 

 

Thanks!!!

 

 

[Marsattacks]

Update.  I think misinterpreted the 5th photo.  My assembly housing appears to be a solid casting but if the console and under dash pad are removed perhaps there is a cover plate  on the right side through which the lock plate can slide out.  

[David199]

Update.  I think misinterpreted the 5th photo.  My assembly housing appears to be a solid casting but if the console and under dash pad are removed perhaps there is a cover plate  on the right side through which the lock plate can slide out.  

Hey man, what did you ended up doing? I'm in the same stage as you (in your last post). Did you reassembly just with out the right spring?

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[Marsattacks]

Hi. I drove it for two weeks.  It was fine.  I then had a new key assembly put in.  I'm convinced you need to punch out the right cover plate to remove the lock pin.  This will require removal of lower dash pads.  I would skip it.  Good luck!!