How do I remove the steering wheel lock for towing?

Tiny
JESSE MAYO
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  • 1998 FORD RANGER
  • 116,000 MILES
Towing behind a motorhome
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:37 AM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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There is a key position between "lock" and "on" where the wheel is unlocked and the key is off.
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:40 AM
Tiny
JESSE MAYO
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I won't to remove the lock itself so I can remove the key. In the unlock posisition it will run the battery down.
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:52 AM
Tiny
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That you will need a shop for because it involves the airbag and removing the steering wheel and extensive disassembly.
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:56 AM
Tiny
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I have a shop tool etc. Air bag is off the wheel-what else do I need to do Thanks jesse
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 1:02 AM
Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
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SOUNDS LIKE A LOT OF TROUBLE

TOWING W/ ALL 4 ON THE GROUND?

DROPPING THE DRIVESHAFT AS WELL?

THE OWNERS MANUAL MAY SHED MORE LIGHT ON CORRECTLY TOWING YOUR RIG. OR NOT

OTHER THAN LOSING YOUR PRESET RADIO STATIONS AND MAYBE AN "IDLE RELEARN" (IF THAT APPLIES TO YOURS) HOW 'BOUT A "BATTERY DISCONNECT" OR JUST TAKING A BATTERY CABLE LOOSE?

JUST SOME STUFF YOU CAN PONDER

THE MEDIC
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 3:27 AM
Tiny
JESSE MAYO
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Thanks for your help. I don't want to leave the key in. Have had problems before. Someway the steering wheel lock can be removed. 2000 chevy tracker took about 10 minutes surley this ranger isn't that hard. Jesse
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 3:56 AM

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