I just bought my 2nd dodge ram since I liked my '92 so much and regret getting rid of it, I bought a '86 ram that is in great shape but has one issue that has turned into a major problem.

I went out to start my truck and the key was having issues turning in the ignition (it had this problem when I bought it) and after 10 mins it still would turn and finally I heard a crack and the tumbler was turning in the cylinder, I pulled the tumbler out of the lock cylinder and of course all the pins and springs fell out.

I ordered a new ignition lock cylinder from Dodge (be here tomorrow) and I am wondering how I get the rest of the lock cylinder out, it has a Grant GT steering wheel so taking the wheel off is easy if it needs to be done.

Any help will be appreciated

 

Yes, take the wheel off and check for any spare parts floating around...try this

Ignition Lock Cylinder
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Standard Columns
1. Remove the steering wheel.
2. Disconnect the turn signal switch.
3. Unfasten the retaining screw and lift the ignition lock cylinder lamp out of the way.
4. Remove the bearing housing.
5. Remove the coil spring.
6. Disconnect the lock plate from the shaft.
7. Unfasten the 2 retaining screws and lift the lock lever guide plate to expose the lock cylinder release hole.
8. Insert the key and place the lock cylinder in the LOCK position. Remove the key.
9. Insert a thin punch into the lock cylinder release hole and push inward to release the spring-loaded lock retainer. At the same time, pull the lock cylinder out of the column.
10. When installing the lock cylinder, make sure it is in the LOCK position. Press it into the column; it will snap into place.
11. Install the lock lever guide plate and mount with screws. Attach the coil spring.
12. Install and fasten the bearing housing, and the ignition lamp.
13. Install the turn signal switch, and the steering wheel.

Tilt Columns
1. Remove the steering wheel.
2. Remove the tilt lever and turn signal lever.
3. If equipped, remove the cruise control lever.
4. Remove the turn signal switch.
5. Using the key, place the lock cylinder in the LOCK position. Remove the key.
6. Insert a thin punch in the slot next to the switch mounting screw boss, and depress the spring latch at the bottom of the slot. Hold the spring latch depressed and pull the lock cylinder out of the column.
7. Place the lock cylinder in the LOCK position and press it into place in the column. It will snap into position.
8. Install the turn signal switch.
9. If equipped, install the cruise control lever.
10. Install the tilt lever and turn signal lever.
11. Install the steering wheel.

 

This happened on one of my other vehicles and a locksmith rebuilt the cylinder for $100. That included all the work taking apart the column too.