One thing - I would suggest you let the lower shaft RETRACT as far as possible so your mole grips are right at the top, otherwise you'll bs stressing the collapsible part of the column when pushing the shaft back in. It also gives you more room. Martin Kevins Work wrote: > Hi Alan > > I fitted the bush as well a couple of weeks ago, I had the same problem. > > If you use / buy a small pair of mole grips, extend the bottom of the column > out as far as possible then using the mole grips clamp the tube this will > stop it going back. Then wiggle the column into position once it is through > the bulkhead and on the splines. then discoonect the mole grips Hey Presto > job done. The job took me about two hours, please note the following. > >