My 98 XJ got stolen from my apartment and now I am trying to take the column apart and replace the busted pieces. I have it all taken apart including having the wheel off, but there is a ring around the column that also contains the key lock cylinder and I have NO IDEA how to get it off...if anyone has any ideas I would REALLY appreciate it!
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Taking the steering column apart on a 98 XJ
- Thread starter kg45777
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IIRC to take appart mine I took the shroud off by pulling it out and over which then exposed the key cylinder. Once you get the shround off you should be able to figure things out.kg45777 said:
There are three screws underneath the plastic cover that need to be removed before you can really do anything. The cover is a two piece design and a royal pain to remove, especially if you still have the dashboard intact. Be careful around the tilt wheel lever, or you might crack the plastic. Almost happened to me a few times.
Do you have any pics? I had my whole column out and apart when I redid my Jeep, and everything was pretty straightforward. Seeing it again might refresh my memory.
Do you have any pics? I had my whole column out and apart when I redid my Jeep, and everything was pretty straightforward. Seeing it again might refresh my memory.
kg45777 said:
Had the same thing happen once, I replaced the entire column.
I am not sure I know what you are talking about, but, I messed with a 98 column once and I think that the casting around the lock cylinder is part of the bearing housing and not removable. I seem to remember that to remove the cylinder, you have to have the key in, turn it to on and push a button that will release the whole thing.
This means that you dont want to buy the column without its key, if you decide to go that direction.
Not exactly what you asked for, hope it helps.
All of that input is really helpful! I found out for sure at the stealership that I am going to need to get a whole new column so I just took the whole thing out tonight(pretty straightforward like you guys said) Now the search is on for another column. Does anyone have any pointers besides make sure it has the key with it?? Thanks again guys!
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