Hello Everyone,

My 1987 420SEL Jacket Column has seen better days.

This came to light when I noticed that the steering wheel can be lifted straight up a good four inches or so from it's resting place. At first I thought that it just might be a loose bracket but since the lock cylinder does not move when lifting the steering wheel. Well...

So I got out my dickering keyboard and purchased what appears to be a good electrical column jacket out of a 1989 420 SEL from an outfit off of eBay for $75.00 plus $15.00 to ship. Not too bad...

I went through WIS and printed off the book explaining how to switch the column out.

This my sound stupid but does the lock cylinder have to be removed to take out the steering lock?

WIS mentions it's removal but, I don't see it to be necessary and just an extra step.

WIS also mentions the use-age of Shell Rentex "A" to be used on the rubber collar.

Wouldn't lithium do just fine?

Any other tips and or advice would be greatly appreciated?

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William
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1987 420 SEL - Like a fine wine only better with age