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Sorry, another steering shaft question

speedo1

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1995 Eddie Bauer
:D:D 98 AWD. I have a clunk at times, mainly when starting the ol' Ex. I feel it in the steering wheel, suspecting the steering shaft. I opened the hood and looked at the shaft.. very rusty, boot looks like it slid down, etc. My question is: When I grab the shaft ( :thumbdwn:) by the exhaust manifold, it moves a bit, so how much is it supposed to move, if at all? Should it be solid or have some play? Thanks!!
 












I don't think it should have any play when you grab the shaft... but sometimes it does happen. It might need replacement. haha..
 






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