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Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3862

Puma steering lock - how hard to change?

Hello

My steering lock appears to have worn out, the garage did look at it and tried to clean up the cinnections but its failing...

Question I'm looking at the Lucas kit that includes 3 locks (for front and rear doors) and 2 new keys.

1) How difficult a job is this to do at home?
2) The sheer bolts seem to be the bit that will cause pain..
3) The original top housing I guess fits all the generic other parts as no kit seems to come with the top mount.

This is what the kit comes with so would need 2 x sheer bolts also?

Click image to enlarge

Thanks

10th Sep 2025 1:30pm

gilarion

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
Posts: 5139

2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green

Easy to do, take off the steering column plastic shrouds to expose the lock. Removing the snap shear bolts is a bit of a chore; you will need a small pointed punch (though I have used a large nail instead) and a hammer. Position the punch on the bolt at about quarter past and gently strike in an upward manner with the hammer. Continue until the bolt moves, then unscrew it. You will need new shear bolts when installing. Make a note of the wiring before removing it, so you get it right when replacing the wiring For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1

10th Sep 2025 2:42pm

John P

Member Since: 26 Dec 2013
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 364

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey

I installed that same kit a few months ago. It came with the steering lock cap and sheer bolts, which are not shown in that photo. Luckily I had my dashboard out so was easy.

EDIT: Hmm I've just checked Advanced website, and it looks like you are right. It all came in one box. So I must have ordered the cap and sheer bolts separately.

10th Sep 2025 4:08pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2514

See 6 posts down on this topic by member X4SKP for a how to with pictures https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56773-45.html

10th Sep 2025 5:05pm

ickle

Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
Location: South Vendee
Posts: 1859

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alpine White

Failing how? If its electrical connections (that the garage have cleaned) the switch can be changed without the lock mechanism, cheaper and easier......

HTH Keith

10th Sep 2025 5:29pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2514

If it is the switch that needs replacing as per Keith’s question above then member “The Anti Christ” posts a method of doing it without removing the ignition barrel 9 posts down in this topic https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56773-60.html

10th Sep 2025 5:38pm

Linds Hanson

Member Since: 16 Jan 2021
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 533

Much easier to remove dash if its a Puma, just buy a Genuine lockset they aren't that expensive .

11th Sep 2025 11:13am

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