Upper steering column

[Dandy2012]

Hello I have a 05 vz exec ad it has a very consisted knock when rocking the steering side to side. I replaced many components to sort the issue to no avail. I replace rack ends, tie rod ends pretty much every bush on the front end and no success. After reading a few hundred forums I came accross someone with the same problem and he said that holden sourced to the upper steering column so I tracked one down and have purchased it. I plan on atempting to change this with my brother. I am after some hints and tips maybe even instructions with pics and also storys... maybe someone else has had this problem.
Thanks in advance.

 

[99notout]

Mate if your just replacing the lower column it is really straight forward, but here is a tip from the manual;

"When performing steering gear or column
service procedures where the steering gear
coupling will be disconnected, remove the
ignition key from the ignition lock and ensure
the steering column is locked in the straight
ahead position. If this operation is not carried
out and the steering wheel is spun while the
steering gear coupling is removed from the
steering gear, the clockspring will be
destroyed. This could result in a diagnostic
trouble code (DTC) and possible nondeployment
of the inflatable restraint."

Did you replace your strut bearings yet?

 

[Dandy2012]

Actually I am replacing the upper column not the lower... it all seems confusing to me. Also sorry I left that out es I have replaced the top strut bearing