1500 Truck ignition key cylinder Remove and Replace

[fifty5chevy]

C/K 1500 Truck ignition key cylinder Remove and Replace proceedure needed, it has tilt steering wheel. the key sticks in the ON position.>thanks for the reply !

[fifty5chevy]

I forgot to add --- its a 1993 Model Year.

[jayman4pu]

Originally Posted by fifty5chevy

I forgot to add --- its a 1993 Model Year.

I'm getting ready to do this same thing. I don't have my Hayne's manual here at work with me, but the procedure (along with their typically crappy pictures) is in there. I know you have to remove the steering wheel, but I don't think the tilt becomes a problem so long as you leave it alone after you've got it taken apart.

[J-Ri]

Tilt wheel does not affect the lock cylinder removal

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t714776.html

To answer his question, which I don't remember seeing at the time, there is no easier way, and the key position doesn't matter. If it is out of the "lock" position, you can use the key to pull the cylinder out.

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by fifty5chevy

C/K 1500 Truck ignition key cylinder Remove and Replace proceedure needed, it has tilt steering wheel. the key sticks in the ON position.>thanks for the reply !

before you do this i have found worn keys will give this type of problem.......

['97ventureowner]

Is this a common issue with these trucks? I have a 1994 C1500 (non tilt wheel) and had the same problem back in 1996. Luckily it was replaced under warranty.

[randy78]

common problem

replace it

new ones are cheap

have to remove steering wheel, lock plate, and pull the turn signal assembly up far enough to get to the screw or tang that retains the lock in the housing

most have a screw

some dont

torx bit

wheel/pulley puller and two bolts,
lockplate compressor tool
both tools 15 bucks autozone etc



good luck