Jeff Strickland

It's a standard GM Steering Wheel Lock Ring Removal Tool. The tool is as
common as electricity and water.

I think you can take the ring out without the tool, as another poster
suggested. Use two hands to hold the lock ring down, use your third and
fourth hands to remove the clip, the lock ring can then be lifted off.

The lock ring is held against the clip by a VERY strong spring. I haven't
tried very hard, but I think the clip is next to impossible to get off
without the removal tool. Mike Romain seems to think the clip can be
removed, but my experience was not the same. I had to go buy the tool
because I could not hold the ring down and pry the clip out at the same
time.

Here's a link to an eBay auction
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Steer...spagenameZWDVW


There are more listings using the search, STEERING WHEEL LOCK RING REMOVAL
TOOL

There are different configurations of essentially the same tool. On my CJ5,
I bought the GM Type of tool. It looks similar to the picture in the link,
but is narrower -- mine is about 2.5 inches wide, the picture looks to be
more like 5 inches to me.

I understand that you might not want to buy on eBay, but finding the product
you need might help you get it locally.

AutoZone has the tool, and they will let you use it for free.



<JIMMIEDEE123@YAHOO.COM> wrote in message
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> ok, what would happen if I cut the ring, nobdy around has the tool. I
> believe you when you say I shouldnt do it but still I am curious. Also
> are the retainer rings available at the local parts store/ jeep dealer
> should it go flying off into the bermuda grass.
>
> JImmie
>
> On Jan 25, 3:37 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
>> DO NOT cut the retaining clip.
>>
>> There is a Lock Ring Removal Tool that costs less than $10. It's kind of
>> an
>> elongated U shape with a long bolt up the middle. As you turn the bolt,
>> the
>> legs of the U push the locking plate down the steering column shaft. You
>> can
>> then remove the snap ring and release the tool, the lock ring slides
>> right
>> off after that.
>>
>> An autoparts store that has a Loaner Tool Program will let you take the
>> tool
>> home to use, then bring it back. It's almost the same as checking a book
>> out
>> of the library, except you learn stuff and get dirty at the same time.
>>
>> "Jimmie D" <jimmie...@bellsouth.net> wrote in
>> messagenews:t47uh.9550$Cg1.6635@bignews8.bellsouth .net...
>>
>>
>>
>> >I need to remove the lock plate on my 92 cherokee to replace the turn
>> >signal/ dimmer switch but cant get the lock plate off.
>> > I would cut the retaining clip if I knew I didnt need to put it back
>> > on.
>> > Its just an old fishing car I use to pull my boat down to the lake so
>> > Im
>> > not worried if the steering wheel doesnt lock.. YEs Ive seen the tools
>> > for
>> > doing it and dont want to pay the money if I dont have to.
>>
>> > Thanks Jimmie- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>

L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III

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"Jimmie D" <jimmiedee@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> I need to remove the lock plate on my 92 cherokee to replace the turn
> signal/ dimmer switch but cant get the lock plate off.
> I would cut the retaining clip if I knew I didnt need to put it back on.
Its
> just an old fishing car I use to pull my boat down to the lake so Im not
> worried if the steering wheel doesnt lock.. YEs Ive seen the tools for
doing
> it and dont want to pay the money if I dont have to.
>
> Thanks Jimmie
>
>

L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III

http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html
http://www.nastyz28.com/tech/e-tiltcol.html
http://www.fieros.de/en/articles/steering.html
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
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"Jimmie D" <jimmiedee@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> I need to remove the lock plate on my 92 cherokee to replace the turn
> signal/ dimmer switch but cant get the lock plate off.
> I would cut the retaining clip if I knew I didnt need to put it back on.
Its
> just an old fishing car I use to pull my boat down to the lake so Im not
> worried if the steering wheel doesnt lock.. YEs Ive seen the tools for
doing
> it and dont want to pay the money if I dont have to.
>
> Thanks Jimmie
>
>

L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III

http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html
http://www.nastyz28.com/tech/e-tiltcol.html
http://www.fieros.de/en/articles/steering.html
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Jimmie D" <jimmiedee@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:t47uh.9550$Cg1.6635@bignews8.bellsouth.net...
> I need to remove the lock plate on my 92 cherokee to replace the turn
> signal/ dimmer switch but cant get the lock plate off.
> I would cut the retaining clip if I knew I didnt need to put it back on.
Its
> just an old fishing car I use to pull my boat down to the lake so Im not
> worried if the steering wheel doesnt lock.. YEs Ive seen the tools for
doing
> it and dont want to pay the money if I dont have to.
>
> Thanks Jimmie
>
>

L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III

http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html
http://www.nastyz28.com/tech/e-tiltcol.html
http://www.fieros.de/en/articles/steering.html
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Jimmie D" <jimmiedee@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:t47uh.9550$Cg1.6635@bignews8.bellsouth.net...
> I need to remove the lock plate on my 92 cherokee to replace the turn
> signal/ dimmer switch but cant get the lock plate off.
> I would cut the retaining clip if I knew I didnt need to put it back on.
Its
> just an old fishing car I use to pull my boat down to the lake so Im not
> worried if the steering wheel doesnt lock.. YEs Ive seen the tools for
doing
> it and dont want to pay the money if I dont have to.
>
> Thanks Jimmie
>
>

L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III

Replace the solenoid, it is very common for them to weld together
especially with the high amperage draw with a bad starter, and a low
battery.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
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"Jimmie D" <jimmiedee@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:t47uh.9550$Cg1.6635@bignews8.bellsouth.net...
> I need to remove the lock plate on my 92 cherokee to replace the turn
> signal/ dimmer switch but cant get the lock plate off.
> I would cut the retaining clip if I knew I didnt need to put it back on.
Its
> just an old fishing car I use to pull my boat down to the lake so Im not
> worried if the steering wheel doesnt lock.. YEs Ive seen the tools for
doing
> it and dont want to pay the money if I dont have to.
>
> Thanks Jimmie
>
>

L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III

Replace the solenoid, it is very common for them to weld together
especially with the high amperage draw with a bad starter, and a low
battery.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Jimmie D" <jimmiedee@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:t47uh.9550$Cg1.6635@bignews8.bellsouth.net...
> I need to remove the lock plate on my 92 cherokee to replace the turn
> signal/ dimmer switch but cant get the lock plate off.
> I would cut the retaining clip if I knew I didnt need to put it back on.
Its
> just an old fishing car I use to pull my boat down to the lake so Im not
> worried if the steering wheel doesnt lock.. YEs Ive seen the tools for
doing
> it and dont want to pay the money if I dont have to.
>
> Thanks Jimmie
>
>

L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III

Replace the solenoid, it is very common for them to weld together
especially with the high amperage draw with a bad starter, and a low
battery.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Jimmie D" <jimmiedee@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:t47uh.9550$Cg1.6635@bignews8.bellsouth.net...
> I need to remove the lock plate on my 92 cherokee to replace the turn
> signal/ dimmer switch but cant get the lock plate off.
> I would cut the retaining clip if I knew I didnt need to put it back on.
Its
> just an old fishing car I use to pull my boat down to the lake so Im not
> worried if the steering wheel doesnt lock.. YEs Ive seen the tools for
doing
> it and dont want to pay the money if I dont have to.
>
> Thanks Jimmie
>
>

L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III

Replace the solenoid, it is very common for them to weld together
especially with the high amperage draw with a bad starter, and a low
battery.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Jimmie D" <jimmiedee@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:t47uh.9550$Cg1.6635@bignews8.bellsouth.net...
> I need to remove the lock plate on my 92 cherokee to replace the turn
> signal/ dimmer switch but cant get the lock plate off.
> I would cut the retaining clip if I knew I didnt need to put it back on.
Its
> just an old fishing car I use to pull my boat down to the lake so Im not
> worried if the steering wheel doesnt lock.. YEs Ive seen the tools for
doing
> it and dont want to pay the money if I dont have to.
>
> Thanks Jimmie
>
>

JIMMIEDEE123@YAHOO.COM

Thanks Bill, You are THE MAN. WIfe went back to auto zone and she
managed to talk to someone who had a clue and they did have the tool
after all.

Also my steering column is a little wobbly, I hadnt planned on doing
anything about it just yet but with the info you supplied I will get er
done this weekend.

Thanks all
Jimmie
PS 264000 miles, I will be very happy if she sees 300K.

On Jan 25, 7:02 pm, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III" <billhug...@***.net>
wrote:
> Replace the solenoid, it is very common for them to weld together
> especially with the high amperage draw with a bad starter, and a low
> battery.
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> mailto:LW------...@aol.comhttp://www.----------.com/
>
> "Jimmie D" <jimmie...@bellsouth.net> wrote in messagenews:t47uh.9550$Cg1.6635@bignews8.bellsouth .net...
>
>
>
> > I need to remove the lock plate on my 92 cherokee to replace the turn
> > signal/ dimmer switch but cant get the lock plate off.
> > I would cut the retaining clip if I knew I didnt need to put it back on.
> Its
> > just an old fishing car I use to pull my boat down to the lake so Im not
> > worried if the steering wheel doesnt lock.. YEs Ive seen the tools for
> doing
> > it and dont want to pay the money if I dont have to.
>
> > Thanks Jimmie- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -