End float in lower uj and steering rack

[Hafod]

Any ideas, despite tightening up the uj clamp I still can’t get rid of the end float between the steering column and rack. Column and uj is new and I guess rack is reconned but looks as good as new. 
 

one of the jobs for this weekend 

[Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO]

8 hours ago, Hafod said:

Any ideas, despite tightening up the uj clamp I still can’t get rid of the end float between the steering column and rack. Column and uj is new and I guess rack is reconned but looks as good as new. 
 

one of the jobs for this weekend 

Others including me have found you need to use a crazy amount of torque to close up the gap in the clamp. Once you've achieved it, I suggest you replace the nut and bolt used and then you should be able to tighten to a more normal torque value.

[TableLeg]

Ensure you're using the right sized bolt too. It should be a bolt as opposed to a setscrew so the bolt body sits in the column groove.

Originally I think there were 5/16" but 8mm is very slightly bigger.

As Ian says though it's not uncommon to have to tighten more than the specified torque to get a nice firm grip.