Key Cannot Be Removed In The .. Off Lock Position; Lock Cylinder Can Be Removed Without Depressing Retainer; High Lock Effort Between The Off Lock Positions; High Lock Effort - GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual

2-62 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt
Steering
Key Cannot Be Removed in the Off Lock Position
Problem Action
The key cannot be removed in the
Inspect the column for the following conditions:
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OFF-LOCK position.
• An incorrectly set ignition
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• A damaged lock cylinder
Lock Cylinder Can Be Removed Without Depressing Retainer
Problem Action
The lock cylinder can be removed
Inspect the lock cylinder for a missing lock cylinder retaining screw.
without depressing the retainer.
High Lock Effort Between the Off Lock Positions
Problem Action
High effort is required in the lock Inspect the lock cylinder for a distorted rack.
cylinder between the OFF and
OFF-LOCK positions.
High Lock Effort
Problem Action
High lock effort is required.
Inspect the system steering for the following conditions:
• A damaged lock cylinder
• A damaged ignition switch
• A broken or deformed rack preload spring
• Burrs on the following components:
-The sector
-The rack
- The housing
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- The support
- The actuator rod coupling
• A bent sector shaft
• A damaged rack
• A damaged or misadjusted park lock cable
• Misalignment of the housing to the cover
• A distorted coupling slot in the rack
• A bent actuator rod
• A bent ignition switch mounting bracket
• A restricted actuator rod
• A worn or damaged key
Noise in Steering Column
Problem Action
There is noise in the steering column. Inspect the steering column for the following conditions:
• Loose joints from the steering column to the steering gear
• An incorrectly aligned steering column
• An unlubricated horn contact ring
• A lack of grease on the bearings
• Loose sight shields
• A worn or broken upper or lower steering shaft bearing
• An unseated lock plate retainer ring
• An unlubricated spherical joint
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