ignition switch lock gear

[Copestang]

was changing my ignition lock and a gear and washer came out , not sure how to put it back in, also i don’t see a snap ring that a diagram show

 

[Don C]

The snap ring holds the gear and washer in place inside the casting, so they don't pull or fall out when the key lock is removed.

 

[Copestang]

ok thanks, so i install the gear washer and snap ring first and the snap is going lock them down? is there a specific way if’s give in.  

i’ve this order a snap ring from ebay 

 

[Don C]

There's no specific way the snap ring goes in. The only thing you have worry about is tooth alignment on the gears. Look in the 5th post in this thread:

1973 ignition problem - Interior, Seats, Door Panels, Trunk, Glass, etc - 7173Mustangs.com

These pictures show how they should look at each end of travel:

 

[Copestang]

ok thanks 

 

[BryanWalker]

This information is really very helpful, i would use it and save cost from contacting an auto locksmith to repair ignition lock.

 

[PatrickJames]

I have tried doing lock snapping but it ended up hiring a locksmith company near me to fix the lock issue.

 

[rio1856]

I used this to reinstall the small snap ring.

 

[tony-muscle]

I used a regular snap ring plier but I ground I ground it so it can make all the way to the bottom.