Repeat the test with the wheels on the ground and the motor running as the hydraulic pressure may eliminate the end play. IF not time for a steering box.
I tried the same test with the engine running and end the play is definitely less with the hydraulic power applied. Could I get someone with a power steering box to try the same test without thier car running to see if they get similar results from the steering box input shaft? It would be just moving the steering wheel back and forth a little without thier car running and observing the input shaft to the steering box. Thanks
