I have an 83 trans am that needs a new steering column. The only yards that have what im looking for don't have the keys to the column. Could I swap out the lock cylinder from another column? Would it have to be from the ame year, or would one from say an 85 work? Would this be really difficult? TIA.

 

Get your self a GM service manual it'll help you greatly, I knnow it helped me out
But back to your question put the steering column and then remove the steering wheel and the other assorted stuff and I think that there is a little pin or something init ????

 

Do a search of : ray+buck+asylum . Ray has instuctions that
will guide you through changing that lock cylinder . His site
has lots of pictures and text and shows the tools needed.
Look for the Tech link. Then go to steering and suspension.
There you will find tilt column repair You can buy a new
lock cylinder at nearly any auto parts place for $20.00 or less.