SOURCE: ignition actuator
emissionwiz is right about timing the pinion to the rack, (this is one of the last steps) in order to get the key and lock cylinder in the right position. However I think you are referring to problems further down, right? I did one of these a few months ago and I recall a snag like you refer to. i think you might have to remove the ignition switch down on the column so the rod can be pulled up to allow you to hook the nylon slide part. The pin on the new part fits into the slot on the nylon part and when back in place in the channel there is not enough clearance for it to come back apart. By the way, how did you get the pivot pins out? Sorry, I don't have a picture, except the one in my head, and it is a bit fuzzy.
SOURCE: 1997 GMC Sierra Ignition Switch Replacement
take off the cover on the top and bottom of the steering column just behind the wheel. pop the tilt lever out simply just by grabbing it and give it a good tug. then once you have the new switch and you get in there your going to need an inverted torx socket to remove the small bolts that hold the switch to the column. do not move the gear on the new switch make sure it lines up exactly as the old one did!!!!!!!!!!!!
Easiest way is to find your bad ground that you have somewhere not allowing the actuator to open and close.
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