After I got new tires I noticed how easy my steering was.  Couple weeks later I
noticed how loose my steering was.  Finally had a chance to
crawl under the van and noticed the little rounded diamond shaped steering
coupler was falling apart.  This thing basically looks like a chunk of
tire sandwiched between the steering rod that comes down from the steering wheel
and mates up witht he steering mechanism by the crossbeam
underneath.  I helps isolate road vibrations to the steering wheel.  So if
you've got some play in your manual steering, check this coupler out.
About $18 from dealer.

eric.henning@us.abb.com
80 westy