Steering couple not reaching

AJ/FormS said
Hyup, only one way. Kick the tire or turn the D-tube coming from the steering wheel; Unlock the steering wheel,lol if you have a 70-up car. Twist/turn,engage,slide it home.
Wait; the column is loose on it's three mounting studs right? and the floor-plate is loose too ,right?
After the coupler is locked on, then you go align the column saddle, and finally secure the floor-plate.

It's a 69 dart. 3 mounting screws are loose and the floor plate is not bolted on. No tires either. Was hoping to turn spline as I can only feel it with my finger and not see it. That's why I was hoping to somehow turn it .will try again in morning to slide it on the way it is. I assume the mark should be on top and wheels straight when done.right?