ignition tumbler

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DJJEEP
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1984 Jeep CJ7, 84.000 miles, 258ci., fuel injected. Within the last week, when I turned the key off all my gages went off but the engine still ran. The first time this happened, I turned the key back on and off a couple of times and then it shut off. The second time, my wife was driving and I told her to do the same as I did but it would'nt shut off. So I had her put it in gear with the brake on to stall it. My key tumbler has been worn out, occasionally I could start it without a key and I could remove the key in the start and run position. I was told that the tumbler needs to be changed. I bought a new one but the instructions said to remove the steering wheel, etc...I can't seem to get to the mechanism this way. Anyone know how I can take the key tumbler out and replace with a new one??
Apr 15, 2007 at 10:48 PM
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MERLIN2021
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You have to rent or buy a steering wheel puller. Then you put the key in the lock and turn it on press the lock pin and pull the tumbler out...reverse to install.
Apr 16, 2007 at 7:54 AM
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DJJEEP
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I dont see anything that resembles a "lock pin". I've pushed on every hole, nook and cranny I see and nothing. ??? Anyone else have any ideas??

Thanks, DJJeep
Apr 19, 2007 at 7:18 PM
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