[unruhjonny]

I didn't know where to post this, so I'm posting it in my regular "haunt".

Search as I might, I cannot find this;

Can anyone tell me how to get the tumbler out from the housing on an ignition lock?

I can see the ring comes off the end, but with a key in place, I cannot figure out how to disassemble this thing.

[RicksGTO]

here's the guide I've used on columns: http://www.buickperformanceclub.com/...lumnwobble.htm
the lock removal is about 1/3 of the way down

[camerjeff]

That is a good link, it is a bit involved as it requires at least unbolting the turn signal switch to get to the tab you have to depress to slide out the lock tumbler assembly. And as I am sure you are aware that requires the removal of the steering wheel, and the steering lock assembly to accomplish. Not hard but easier if you have the pullers in the link. And it does take some time.

[unruhjonny]

Thanks guys, but what I am trying to ask is not how to remove a lock assembly from the column;
I am asking about disassembling the lock after it's pulled.

I easily found how to disassemble the glove box lock;
I already knew how to disassemble door locks (I bought uncoded lock for my Grand Am years ago).

[RicksGTO]

I've changed tumblers on other types of cars/locks but not a 2nd gen F-body. I ended up changing the complete ignition cylinder out and replacing the rack and sector gear on my silver car so no help there. I search and no 2nd gen lock cylinder disassembly tricks that I could find. A few other older GM cylinders involve inserting paper clips in hole(s) in the cylinder to separate them but no idea if that is correct for these '69-'78 lock cylinders.

[unruhjonny]

Originally Posted by RicksGTO

... I search and no 2nd gen lock cylinder disassembly tricks that I could find. A few other older GM cylinders involve inserting paper clips in hole(s) in the cylinder to separate them but no idea if that is correct for these '69-'78 lock cylinders.

Yeah, those are for the older dash mounted ignition locks;
Those ones sit flush and have the little hole for a paperclip.