So I assume that you know not to bottom the shaft in the coupler. There is a measurement for proper depth (see pic at gauge hole). The two bolt flange at the firewall is left loose and the column is slid back or forward to get the proper depth engagement at the coupler. Once it is set, the flange bolts get tightened squeezing the rubber O ring as do the support bracket nuts.
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