Problem
Action
A burr on the lock bolt
Inspect the component. Replace the component as necessary.
Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
A restricted actuator rod
Inspect the rod. Service the rod as necessary.
Damage to one of the following components:
Inspect the components. Replace the components as necessary.
Refer to Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Lock Housing Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Lock Housing Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
A stuck ignition switch
Inspect the switch. Replace the components as necessary.
Refer to Ignition Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Ignition Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
An interference between the bowl and the rack coupling
Inspect the components. Service the components as necessary.
An improperly adjusted shift linkage
Inspect the linkage. Service the linkage as necessary.
Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
A broken or worn lock bolt spring
Inspect the spring. Replace the spring as necessary.
An improperly installed steering shaft
Inspect the installation. Service the components as necessary.
Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .