Towing Precautions; Ignition Lock Assembly - Remove; Two-Speed Automatic Transmission Serial Number; Depressing Lock Cylinder Retainer Pin - Pontiac Grand Prix Service Manual

0-4 1969
PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
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Two-Speed Automatic Transmission Serial
Number
The propeller shaft and exhaust system are lower than
the side rails. Lift adapters must provide adequate
clearance height for these parts.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS
Always place a rubber mat or other suitable material
between the bumper and the tow chains or cables. For
front end lifting, place chains or cables around the
ends of the frame side rails at both sides. All models
can be towed without disconnecting the propeller shaft
except in cases where the key is not available to unlock
the steering column and transmission, or where the
transmission or propeller shaft has possibly been
subject to failure or damage. In such cases, the
propeller shaft must be disconnected from the differen-
tial and wired to tailpipe or car must be towed with
rear wheels off the ground. If the propeller shaft is
disconnected and the
"U"
joint bearing retaining strap
is broken, wrap tape around the bearing caps to
prevent loss. When towing with the rear wheels off the
ground, the steering wheel must be centered and held
in position by a steering wheel holding clamp or by
tying it to the window division channel. Tire to ground
clearance should not exceed 6 inches while towing the
car and speeds should not exceed 35 mph for distances
up to 50 miles.
CA UTION: Power steering-equipped cars towed with all
four .wheels on the ground require extreme caution, since
there is no power assist with the engine ofi:
IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY
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REMOVE
1. Remove lock assembly from steering column. See
Section 9.
2. With key inserted in lock, turn counterclockwise to
,
stop (accessory position).
3. Using suitable pick, depress brass pin in slot.on side
of cylinder as shown in Fig. 0-10.
NOTE: Some lock cylinders will ,not have the slot
machined in the side of the cylinder. In this case it will
be necessary to fashion a pick and insert this behind the
cylinder wall to depress the brass pin.
4. While holding pin depressed, turn key and lock
slightly and pull lock assembly out of cylinder
approximately 1
/a".
5. Pull key out of lock assembly approximately two (2)
teeth and, using suitable pick, slide or shake plastic
retainer in end of lock toward pin side of cylinder as
shown in Fig. 0- 1 1.
Fig. 0-10 Depressing Lock Cylinder Retainer Pin Fig. 0-11 Removing Lock from Cylinder