About Jay Cooney Expertise I can answer any question about any GM steering column with my having over 30 years of GM experience. I will answer general questions on any other steering column manufactured by the major automakers. I will do what I can to help troubleshoot and repair a steering column.
Experience I have over 30 years experience in auto repair. I have repaired or rebuilt thousands of vehicles. My expertise is general and mechanical (gas and diesel) troubleshooting along with a vast electrical background. I have accumulated an extensive library of repair manuals and have researched every car problem from AMC's to Z-71's.
Question Mr Cooney, I am having trouble replacing my lock cylinder on my '72 Chevelle. I simply cannot get to the lock cylinder to take it out and replace it. I can get the actual steering wheel off, and the big nut in the middle.. but then after that, theres nothing else to unscrew/unbolt, so I cannot go any further. By the way, i dont have a tilt wheel.
Answer Hello Mr Hayes,
There will be a tiny slot or hole in which you can push the latching mechanism. I believe the key must be in the run position to allow you to depress the lock tab easily. I don't have a picture of the hole, but if you look where your lock goes into the column, toward the lower end opposite the key, you should be able to locate it. You may even remove the 3 screws holding the turn signal switch in place to get a better look at it.
