Unable to put back steering column

[Prolab]

So i pulled out pedal assembly to be welded but to my frustration, i took the steering column out of the way so ive got a lot more space to work on.

Well, now that pedal assembly is in, im having a tough time re-installing the steering column back into the lobro joint.

Now, the first time i did it, i thought it was all the way in. So i started putting the screw in and tightening the crimp. Well, it wasnt even on and i believe i just end up making the crimp even smaller.

Ive tried greasing both the shaft and the lobro end joint but everytime i tried putting it back on, i can feel the grooves match and as soon as i pushed the column forward, the joint wont go in straight.

Is there a trick to this? Do i need to expand that lobro joint so it accepts the steering column shaft?

I've tried searching but i only came up with for a 2g. And it didnt even come with instructions.

 

[allidtaken]

if you have already put the bolts in it and tightened, and it wasnt attached yet then the bolts probably squeezed it, try to open it back up in small doses.