Steering Lock Assembly (Ignition Switch) Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Aerio, 2003 Suzuki Aerio, and 2002 Suzuki Aerio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position oblong hole (1) of steering shaft (2) in the center of hole (3) in column (4).
Turn ignition key to"ACC" or"ON" position and install steering lock assembly (5) onto column (4).
Now turn ignition key to"LOCK" position and pull it out.
Align hub on lock with oblong hole (1) of steering shaft (2) and rotate shaft to assure that steering shaft is locked.

Fig 1: Aligning Hub On Lock With Oblong Hole
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Tighten new bolts (1) until head of each bolt is broken off.
Turn ignition key to"ACC" or"ON" position and check to be sure that steering shaft (2) rotates smoothly. Also check for lock operation.

Fig 2: Tightening New Bolts
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Install steering column. Refer to Steering Column Assembly Removal and Installation .