Steering Column Install

The way "I" do it: I hang the column by the bracket under the dash loosely. I position the floor plate and start the bolts. Again. Loosely. Since the column can slide up and down until tightened, I start with it "up" and away from the steering box. Then I get out and with someone inside the car to gently lift the column up so it will slide forward, I slide the column forward and install the coupler on the gear box and either tighten the pinch bolt or install the roll pin. Then, I get back inside and position the column under the dash in the correct place and tighten it down and then I finally tighten the floor plate and make my electrical connections.