Steering column replacement

[LSE_4_LYFE]

My steering wheel has almost 2inches of play in it. Tie rods all new. No movement on wheels. So been told steering column. U joints. Looked underneath and there is a lil play in it. My question is, does anyone have a how to on replacement of steering column? 2000 LS

 

[joegr]

So, the part with the u-joints is not part of the steering column. That's a separate part, the intermediate shaft.
2006 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual
The column itself it not difficult to remove either, but that's not where your play is.
2006 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual
The rack itself is more likely to be the source of the play.
2006 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual

These links for for the gen II, but they should be close enough for your 1st gen.

 

[LSE_4_LYFE]

So, the part with the u-joints is not part of the steering column. That's a separate part, the intermediate shaft.
2006 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual
The column itself it not difficult to remove either, but that's not where your play is.
2006 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual
The rack itself is more likely to be the source of the play.
2006 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual

These links for for the gen II, but they should be close enough for your 1st gen.

Thank you brother!