1967 Belvedere steering column re-assembly help request

[67belvodere]

So after 12 (15?) years of having my 1967 Belvedere I's interior apart, I am attempting to put it back together. Specifically, the steering column upper and lower collars.

I have found these helpful links:
'66 Satellite Steering Column Rebuild - Need Instructions
MTSC – 1967, Volume 67-2 1967 Steering Column Service – MyMopar

Years ago I removed two large Phillips screws (not sure why)(photo) when I painted the interior. I kept most of everything in a bag or box and have been able to figure out where most of it goes.

What did the Phillips screws attach to? Square nuts is what I have found in the manual (photo) and in discussions.


I've seen square-headed bolts instead for other year columns...


I am trying to figure out:
1. Can I fish the nuts in there somehow back onto the Phillips screws?
If not:
2. Do I need to take the entire column out to disassemble it, in order to get the upper and lower collar back together? Do I need the special tools?



3. Do I need to remove the allen screw/gearshift tube?

4. Can I remove the upper bearing while leaving the column in the car?
I've removed the snap ring and rubber grommet already, which gives me some access to the bearing...


Thanks in advance.
Chris

 

[snakeoil24]

Their is 1 great video on mopar a body columns on you tube that will help https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCRHnkvRriD_lnQovvfuPTUQ

 

[67belvodere]

I'll check it, thank you