[Ozzie Goat]

Same challenge, and the clamp at the box end I can't break loose.
So, removing those two screws above the headers from the column allow that to spin free.
Sitting in the car the column also felt correct.
Rotating the tires back and forth was smooth as glass. So, for me, that only leaves those two stinking u-joints. I lube them, but it really doesn't help.

hope that helps.