Section 11-04: Steering Column
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, Bronco, F-Super Duty Chassis Cab and Motorhome Chassis Vehicles Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder, Lock Cylinder Functional

 

NOTE: The following procedure applies to vehicles that have functional lock cylinders and keys. If key numbers are known, the proper key can be made.

Removal

  1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301).

  1. Turn lock cylinder key to RUN position.

  1. Place a 3.17mm (1/8-inch) diameter wire pin or small drift punch in hole in steering column shroud (3530) under ignition switch lock cylinder (11582). Depress retaining pin while pulling out on ignition switch lock cylinder to remove it from housing of steering column.

Installation

  1. Install ignition switch lock cylinder by turning it to RUN position and depressing retaining pin. Insert ignition switch lock cylinder into steering column housing. Make sureignition switch lock cylinder is fully seated and aligned in interlocking washer before turning key to OFF position. This will permit retaining pin of ignition switch lock cylinder to extend into hole of steering column.

  1. Rotate ignition switch lock cylinder, using key, to make sure of correct mechanical operation in all positions.

  1. NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more for the powertrain control module to relearn the strategy.

    Connect battery ground cable.