Thanks mate doesnt sound to bad now, what exactly do I coat in grease? Also how do I know if the tolerance ring is knaked? When Ive got the column out pop the new 2 bushes in and put it all back together? Can I put the new bush( the one I mangled) when the column is out? Then just slide it back in or will I have to line it up again? Cheers for all your help I will go to ford on Monday.....