Play in steering

Loose yoke plug

Retighten

Loose steering gear mounting bolts

Retighten

Loose or worn tie rod end

Retighten or replace as necessary

Steering wheel does not return properly

Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end

Replace

Yoke plug excessively tight

Adjust

Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly

Replace

Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket and/or worn steeringshaft joint

Retighten

Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet

Correct or replace

Distorted rack

Replace

Damaged pinion bearing

Replace

Twisted or damaged hoses

Reposition or replace