MK2.5 Steering Column UJ replacement

[rhyds]

My 2010 MK2.5 1.8 Petrol is suffering from oddly heavier steering feel. Tyres and suspension have been checked and seem fine, but every now and again the steering feels a bit heavier than it should be. If I adjust the column's length or tilt it will loosen up a little, which makes me think the steering column UJs are getting sticky or tired.

From the look of it if I want to swap out the UJs then its impossible to do so without replacing the whole column. Am I right in thinking this? If so, what's the best way to lubricate the UJs on a replacement column to reduce the chances of it happening again?

[isetta]

I don't know the exact answer but i do know that the UJs were a problem on the Fiesta Mk7 (the model that came out in about 2008-2009) so googling that might reveal some advice on lubrication