You will need to replace which ever part the play is in.
You will need to replace which ever part the play is in.
A worn out power steering pump, or steering box.
Worn steering components
If the gearbox is causing freeplay in the steering wheel, then the gearbox needs to be replaced.
how do you fix play in a 1997 mercury mountainer steering wheel
To repair:Determine if the play in in the rack and pinion box (very Rare) or in another steering component. The faulty rack or the other faulty part will need to be replaced.There are no possible adjustments for steering play!
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.
You will have alot of play in the steering wheel.
Worn steering parts. Can be many things. Have your steering components inspected.
loose nuts
replace worn steering parts rebuild steering shaft
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.
iii have a lot of play in my steering on a 1983 dodge 150 6cyl. what can be done to solve the problem?