Steering couple not reaching

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.