I had a steering rack with that same symptom.  Check closely for up and down
or back and forth play versus in and out.  If the play is other than in and
out, your end bushing is probably worn.  I still have my rack, looking for a
source for the end bushings but gave up after several months of searching.
Gently used or rebuilt racks are available

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> Alan Felder
> Austin TX
> 82 Diesel Westy
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