What does a steering lock actuator do?

Steering column actuators were designed to connect the contacts from the ignition to the starter relay. A benefit of the steering column actuator is it creates a lock to prevent the ignition key from being removed from the tumbler while the key is in the start, on, or accessory position.

How to replace a steering column actuator in a car?

Step 18: Remove the tilt lever with a pair of slip joint pliers. This allows you to gain access to the covers on the steering column. Step 19: Remove the plastic covers to the steering column. Do this by removing 4 to 5 mounting screws on each side. You may find some hidden mounting screws in the back of the cover by the trimming of the dash panel.

How does the GM tilt steering column work?

This releases the tension that holds the bolts in place and once that occurs they rapidly back out under the various cyclic loads to which the steering column is subjected. You can see how little contact area there is as evidenced by the four narrow shiny spots around the edges: Inside the GM Tilt Steering Column Page 8

What to do if your steering column does not start?

If the engine does not start up with a tilt column, try to move the column up and down to see if the engine starts up. While the key is in the ignition tumbler and the key is in the on position, try to pull out the key.

How to replace a steering column ignition tumbler?

Step 9: Use a dental tool to remove the locking pin from the ignition tumbler. On some models you may have to punch out the pin to the tumbler. Step 10: Pull out the ignition tumbler from the steering column. Reach in and pull out the rod from the steering column. Step 11: Remove the mounting screws under the column that hold on the actuator.

What are the parts in a GM tilt steering column?

Here are all of the parts in a GM tilt column, excluding the steering wheel: Inside the GM Tilt Steering Column Page 4 We start assembly with the core part, the column jacket assembly: This is the lower bearing with dust shield and ( 2 ) 8-32 x 1″ self-tapping deformed-thread screws: Inside the GM Tilt Steering Column Page 5

When does the tilt steering wheel no longer lock?

Look at the parts catalog pic for 3B661 .. This is the tilt steering wheel locking lever, when its serrations wear down, the wheel no longer locks in place. E2TZ-3B661-A (replaced D0AZ-3B661-A) .. Tilt Wheel Locking Lever / Obsolete 1970/79 all FoMoCo Passenger Cars; 1978/91 F100/350; Bronco & Econoline; 1980 Granada/Monarch/Versailles.

What makes a Ford F150 have a tilt steering?

56panelford and DarkLeftArm like this. it could be a loose/popped out tilt pin, or it could also be a loose/broken retainer under the tilt assemble. JWC 3 likes this.

What does a steering lock actuator do?