VW passat (1995) - Steering lock removal on old passat.

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Sat 26 May 2012 15:15
VW passat (1995) - Steering lock removal on old passat. - atrier

Yes it's ancient.I am replacing the ignition switch. last thing before removal is to shift a long metal bush that holds the lock/switch onto the steering column. Can't see anything holding the bush (it is about 7 cms long and appears to slide on a serated part of rthe column). The steering wheel sits on the top end of the bush.)Any ideas how to move it would be welcome. Also how do I remove the lock to finally reach the switch?.Cheers.

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Sat 26 May 2012 17:09
VW passat (1995) - Steering lock removal on old passat. - elekie&a/c doctor

This splined collar car be a right pig to remove.I have made up a clamp that fits snugly under the narrow lip .I can then get a puller to slide the collar off.It is only a push fit,but very tight.Once this is off,there is usually a hex drive bolt that clamps the steering lock to the column.Remove this bolt and the lock assy slides off.(remember to have the key turned in the ignition lock othterwise the lock mech will not clear the stering shaft.With all this off ,the switch is held on with one screw.hth

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Sat 26 May 2012 22:26
VW passat (1995) - Steering lock removal on old passat. - atrier

This splined collar car be a right pig to remove.I have made up a clamp that fits snugly under the narrow lip .I can then get a puller to slide the collar off.It is only a push fit,but very tight.Once this is off,there is usually a hex drive bolt that clamps the steering lock to the column.Remove this bolt and the lock assy slides off.(remember to have the key turned in the ignition lock othterwise the lock mech will not clear the stering shaft.With all this off ,the switch is held on with one screw.hth

Many thanks. I was beginning to think that something else was holding the collar. I will do as you suggest. On the actual switch it looks as if the lock will have to be removed first . My replacement has a hole for a screw but the screw is buried below the lock. How does the lock dismantle?

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