How to remove steering wheel locking plate from your GM, Squarebody Chevy steering column.

[@ericstern1754]

Thank you so much sir. This vid and the one on how to remove steering wheel have saved me literally hundreds of dollars. One locksmith charged me $600. After removing steering wheel, locksmith I've known for years wanted $300. And after this vid, I successfully installed new lock cylinder with key. May God bless you and all the great Americans teaching us how to be DIYers. Be well.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You are more than welcome. This is why I do what I do.

[@jam3sh3n13y]

Brother! After several hours of searching the internet I've successfully succeeded! And found you Thank you sir so very much!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Congratulations. I'm glad to help

[@marval550]

Fantastic video! 😃Great camera work. You give a clear and to the point explanation with the exact view we would have. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Times are tough and this helps me out! You rocked it sir!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks

[@jeffdillard5742]

Great explanation of this process! Another one down!

[@bobatbilletcreations]

I'm a subscriber! Great video, Thanks for sharing. I did my 74 K10 today with help from your videos. Very much appreciated!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks for subscribing. I'm glad the video helped out

[@robertgrisham2611]

I have one and used it a lot of times he is right it does make it easier to do them.

[@butch7384]

Great video. After we took that plate off I went and bought that dadgum tool to put it back on with. :)

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Worth every penny wasn't it??? 😂😂

[@skwerldeath]

Were you steering with Vise-Grips???

[@marval550]

Great video! Short and to the point. You give us the best view possible! Thank you sir!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks

[@BubbaAyers1969]

Nice.. you was recommended from a group .. (subbed)

[@dhgmllcshea5038]

Thanks for the informational video on doing it properly... If you manage to weasel the clip out with picks and pushing on the plate because you can't get the special tool... Going back together is easy: Work the clip ring down to the plate (past the clockspring's snap ring groove) until it is touching the plate. Then a 4" long piece of copper pipe placed over the steering shaft will seat the ring with a good (medium hard) tap with a hammer. Check to see that the ring is seated all the way around, if not just push the plate on the side where ring didn't seat and push that side of the clip in with a screwdriver. Now you have a special tool that fits in the toolbox nicely.

[@benoitlambert100]

Excellent tutorial video...Thank you for posting.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@GUSTAVOHERNANDEZ-lp3ji]

Do you have a video on tree on the column shift rebuild?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I sure dont. But it's on my to do list.

[@diesel1586]

Thank you brother, I have to do this soon

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@RPGHouseFabricator]

THANK YOU! Our Sunbird is the same.

[@TIGERSINGH1999]

You sir are a legend! 🥳🥳

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Not sure about that. But thanks.

[@randallmiser2976]

Thx I'm trying to repair my ignition switch while sitting at McDonald's. Got tools but couldn't remove the outside ring over locking plate! Back to work 😊

[@kylomylo1057]

Hi there I’m from South Africa you video really assisted me removing the cylinder lock on my 91 syclone thank you for the video. However I’m having issues getting the locking plate back on by hand. Could you kindly share where you bought that tool from or what the name of that tool is please ?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Hello. I got mine from my local auto parts store. It's called a locking plate remover. Here's a link to one you can buy from Amazon Lisle 57340 Steering Wheel Lock Plate Tool, One Size, U.S. a.co/d/hDsLHvo

[@evetheroach]

What's the tool called

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Steering wheel lock plate removal tool. Or locking plate removal tool. www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/performance-tool-4601/tools---equipment-16488/mechanics-tools-16816/misc--specialty-tools-26339/851ba14406bb/performance-tool-lock-plate-tool/w80649/4614536&ved=2ahUKEwia4azXlqL9AhXAk2oFHS43AUcQFnoECCAQAQ&usg=AOvVaw07Y3gPwv40ZIy7ecpa_SXf

[@skwerldeath]

I have done this job umpteen times without tool, and can confirm that it is awful. Going to buy one of these Today!

[@billross6013]

Great info,thanks!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@earnestmontgomery3796]

Finally! Thank you!

[@JesusGarcia98.F]

Hey brother you got a video on how to change the cylinder lock? Been looking through your channel but can’t seem to find it

[@SquarebodyStuff]

This might be what you're looking for. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH_QnIN-dq2artE

[@wakeworld6]

My steering wheel is crooked even though my Pitman arm, wheels and everything else is straight. Can I clock my steering wheel to correct this and do I need to remove the locking plate? Or just remove the wheel?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Depends on how far you need to go. You only have a few splines worth of adjustment at the steering wheel. You won't need to take the lock plate off, just the wheel.

[@keithparks107]

Steering wheel position is affected by tiered adjustment , horn cancel piece and index splines on lock plate maintain steering wheel position

[@JrGuzz]

hello is there anyway to rotate that shaft because i’m having trouble i’ve did everything that the video is says because whenever installed the steering wheel did it wrong and now the grooves of the shaft are upside and i was wondering if there is a way to rotate it

[@jeffgodra4690]

Thank you

[@connorwhetzel8675]

Any experience changing the Ignition lock? Mine doesn’t need the key it’s so worn out. so I just ordered a new one, but this helped me feel better about digging into the steering column. Thanks for the video

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm trying to work my way through the whole column in short videos. I do have a video that goes through an older style (pre 84) tilt column. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJOlqnuDlsdpd6s

[@JohnDeer-iz3iv]

Nice bro

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks

[@johncollins8304]

Tool might be useful for removing stuck transaxle pulley on riding mower. Will check out price.

[@chaidezrigo]

Will it be the same procedure on a 79 k10 4x4?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Yep

[@carmac1652]

Can you help me out.2006 GMC Sierra pickup truck . when turning left my steering wheel Lock s up . only when I turn left . and I have to force it straight . and makes a Cracking sound from the steering column . Scary when it happens .it feels like something is binding .any ideas thanks 👍🇨🇦

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Not real familiar with the later model columns. Sounds like you're gonna have to tear into it to see what's hanging up.

[@carmac1652]

Thanks 👍

[@aflaks]

what's that green thing he took off behind the lock plate?? been trying to get that name!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Is this what you're asking about?

[@aflaks]

@@SquarebodyStuff ??

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I forgot to add the link, sorry. Check out this page from Summit Racing www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-83233

[@aflaks]

@@SquarebodyStuff thank you!!!

[@jeffdillard5742]

Turn signal cam, they are different tilt and non tilt.

[@gamingscout1890]

Do you happen to know where to buy one of those retaining clips on the locking plate? I have been searching all over the internet for one and I still can not find one any help is appreciated

[@SquarebodyStuff]

This place should have anything you need. www.steeringcolumnservices.com/gmtilt.php

[@gamingscout1890]

@@SquarebodyStuff I can not thank you enough for this man, finally I can work on my project again, thank you so much!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@SpeediiEddie]

My steering wheel moves with key out of ignition cylinder. Removing this plate would cause that correct? I suspect previous owner might’ve removed it if that’s the case.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

The plate will probably still be there, just the lock pin gone.

[@SpeediiEddie]

@@SquarebodyStuff turns out that small gear on the back of the ignition cylinder that goes to the pin was off by several teeth , this caused the lock pin to not engage out all the way in the lock plate.

[@tynandill926]

You ever make a video going deeper ? Need to reconnect my actuator rod to my actuator rack so I can use my key to start my car again normally.. need to get the second cover off that has the key cylinder in it..

[@SquarebodyStuff]

this video goes deeper. It's for a tilt column. I hope it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJOlqnuDlsdpd6s

[@gwoppa_gripgripnation1552]

Thank you buddy

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@damians7379]

Where can I buy that tool

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Pretty much any parts store should have it

[@marcomontoya9332]

What the tool called

[@MrFlavorade]

My plate is bent from the first time I tried to remove this plate (before I knew about the tool) I figured if I pry on the plate enough, it should come off😵

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Lol, it's on there pretty good isn't it?

[@axelhernandez8911]

Aye men i need to replace the bearing that work with the key ignition but cant remove the plastic around it its a 92 sonoma s10 squarebody lmk how to do it

[@tashadenise9400]

When you remove the plate will the wheel move?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Do you mean if you leave the plate out?

[@tashadenise9400]

@@SquarebodyStuff yes right now my wheel is locked and so it the key it won't turn I'm having my husband follow your video first I'm going to have him take the plate out see if the wheel moves then he's going to replace the whole ignition I'm trying to see once he takes the plate out will the wheel start moving

[@SquarebodyStuff]

It should move unless something else is wrong.

[@randallmiser2976]

Can't get outer ring off of backing plate? Yours just popped off.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm not sure what "outer" ring you are talking about.

[@dirtmcgirt0420]

Do you have a video of replacing a turn signal switch? I'm worried I'm going to have to drop my column and messing something up. I'm handy with tools but I've heard some horror stories about the column 🙁

[@SquarebodyStuff]

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[@SquarebodyStuff]

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[@SquarebodyStuff]

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[@malx1289]

Aaand subbed

[@wesleydubose536]

Thank you