Ignition lock replacement

BEEMAN

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1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

Suspension problem 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 145000 miles

My truck's ignitiion lock locked up on me with the key in and the engine on and I am unable to turn it to the OFF position at all. Had to shut it off by disconnecting the batteries. Anyway, I have a replacement cylinder, I have pulled the steering wheel off, taken off the first ring (iff you will) that is held in place by two small screws with a torx head. Now I am stuck. I can not seem to figure out how to proceed from here. Hand an all help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you.

BTW - I doubt this matters but this is a 6.5 turbo diesel.

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Hello

First off, is this vehicle equipped with tilt or standard steering column? Also, is it floor or column shift?

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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 AT 11:20 AM

BEEMAN

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It has tilt steering with the column shift. Thanks

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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 AT 12:10 PM

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Sorry for the delay. Here is the information needed to replace your vehicle's ignition lock cylinder. Do not have to remove steering column from vehicle

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Thursday, August 6th, 2009 AT 8:50 PM

KEN L

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Here are diagrams to help you see how to do the job

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken

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