steering wheel removal

[83C1500_Eli]

Hey y'all! Im replacing the ignition cylinder and I'm wondering....I got it all disassembled up to the locking plate. Can anyone tell me if I need to take that lock ring out entirely? Or can I use a plate removal tool with the lock ring on? All the YouTubes out there for steering wheel removal suck.

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

You compress the lock plate with the tool, that gives you room to undo the lock ring, and this lets you remove the plate, the canceling cam, etc.

https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/how-to-fix-loose-gm-steering-column.3085/

 

[RoryH19]

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The lock ring has to come off to remove the plate to change the cylinder.
Autozone will rent the tool for free if you don't have one.

 

[Colin]

Rent the tool for free... AKA loan.

 

[DBarre]

I have found Milkcrate 82's videos to be helpful. Here's the series on the steering column:

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[83C1500_Eli]

Ok! Thanks! I got the puller and the locking plate puller got the ring off... I have the ignition cylinder and my last question is. It has these plastic tabs in the cylinder, if you see in the photos there is one on the bottom sticking out and one inside the cylinder..... Do those need to come out? The reason I'm asking is cause it turns without the key in them and I'm wondering if those plastic pieces are what's making it do that.... I called parts geek where I got the part and they said " I have no idea, you'll have to talk to a mechanic" any experts on that one???

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[DBarre]

I think that plastic is just part of it. It's been a couple of years and I don't remember exactly how all that went together. Sorry I couldn't be more help.