This is not a hard job. I myself have an 87 Ford and i just did this! dont rip apart your steering wheel! first remove the bolts where the shaft goes through the fire wall! there is like 8! Then pop the hood and there is one bolt on the steering shaft take that off. Next remove the aluminum plate in the shaft the steering wheel should fall, pull in completely off, but before that disconnect the wires that go into the harness(ignition switch). There is a rod that goes into the switch which turns the truck on and the radio and so forth! Take off the 2 bolts holding the switch in! Becareful not to break them. Then put the new switch in adjust it to neutral with the little wire they give you. Be really careful tightening the switch to the shaft. If you snap thosebolts you will have to get a whole new shaft! Then adjust the switch so when you turn the ignition everything works like normal then tighten the switch to the shaft and reverse the steps for reassemble!
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You need to remove the steering wheel first with a puller. There is a latch you can trip with a small screwdriver that will let the ignition switch slide out. Simply replace the switch and put the steering wheel back on.
I was under the impression the switch was on the steering column about 18 inches from the floor. The lock assy is under the steering wheel.
The switch is on the steering column about 18 inches from the floor. Simply take 2 screws holding it on and replace it.The locck cylinder is under the steering wheel.
To replace the ignition switch on a 1972 Dodge pickup, start by disconnecting the battery to ensure safety. Remove the steering wheel and the steering column cover to access the ignition switch. Unscrew the old ignition switch and disconnect the wiring harness, then attach the new switch and secure it with screws. Finally, reassemble the steering column, reconnect the battery, and test the new ignition switch.
do I remove steering wheel to change out ignition
Remove cowling from under the steering wheel, remove the two nuts holding the wheel coloum. Drop the steering coloum. Ignition switch is about a foot down on the left side. Unhook the wires remove switch replace. P.S. Unhook battery cables high voltage in ignition system.
Remove the airbag and steering wheel, remove the torx screws from the steering housing and remove the housing, remove the screws from the signal and wiper switch, and remove the screws above the ignition switch and remove the switch. Replace the switch and replace everything in reverse.Ê
by the steering wheel
You can't, you have to replace the ignition switch
There is a solonoid on the starter and the ignition switch is on the steering column.
You have to take apart the steering column, remove the steering wheel, remove the ignition switch, and it's a pain in the butt.