That could be the steering box. If not I would check drag link and tie rod ends
If the steering wheel is loose while driving the steering rack may be going bad. A bad steering rack leads to a lot of play on the actual wheel.
It is the distance of movement that you can turn your steering wheel without it actually turning your tires. "My first car had a lot of play in the steering."
Loose or worn steering rack? Worn steering components: tie rod ends etc.
No!, I suspect your steering box might be at fault-I believe it can be adjusted.
how do you fix play in a 1997 mercury mountainer steering wheel
Could be Tie rod ends,idler arm, drag link or steering box
You will have alot of play in the steering wheel.
Tires out of balance, bent wheel, tire defect, or suspension or steering parts worn.
Worn steering parts. Can be many things. Have your steering components inspected.
loose nuts
A worn out power steering pump, or steering box.
it is best not to have any play in your steering, and its best not to have no more than an inch of play in your steering, but if I was you I would check your inner and outer tie rod ends. power steering just makes turning your wheels easier....it doesn't contribute in steering wheel play!! you shouldn't have no more than an inch of play in your steering.....it is best not to have any play in your steering. check your inner and outer tie rod ends.