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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 43877 Lock Cyliner Holding Fixture and Staking Tool


    Object Number: 867734  Size: SH

    Important: The ignition lock cylinder reads the key cut positions 2-10.

    Important: The tumbler springs may fall out of the lock cylinder when the tumbler retainer plate is removed.

  1. Remove the tumbler retainer plate by carefully prying with a thin bladed screwdriver.
  2. Remove the tumbler springs and tumblers.

  3. Object Number: 867637  Size: SH
  4. Select the correct tumblers for the desired code by the number stamped on the tumbler.

  5. Object Number: 867734  Size: SH
  6. Install the tumblers and tumbler springs.

  7. Object Number: 867413  Size: SH
  8. Place a new tumbler retainer plate into position and stake into the ignition lock cylinder with the Saturn J 43877 .
  9. 5.1. Clamp the staking tool holding fixture into a vise.
    5.2. Place the lock cylinder into the staking tool holding fixture.
    5.3. Tighten the retaining screw.
    5.4. Stake the retainer plate with a punch. Refer to the illustration.
  10. To check the coding of the cylinder, inset the key. If the coding is correct, the sidebar will be flush with the cylinder with the key inserted.
  11. For assembly, oil the lock set with a light oil or graphite lubricant.