After replacing steering gearbox there is a lot of play in the steering wheel

1996 CHEVROLET CHEYENNE
140,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TH1SB3ME
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Replaced steering gearbox because I had already adjusted gear box several times. before for having play issues..Now I have like major play issues the steering wheel is off and it wonders now. I don't know where to even begin to fix this.
Jul 29, 2020 at 4:18 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

Can you attach some pictures of where the play is located in the steering column?

Roy
Jul 29, 2020 at 5:53 PM
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TH1SB3ME
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The play is in the steering wheel, like 1/4 to half a turn of the steering wheel.
Jul 29, 2020 at 6:30 PM
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Okay, again, can you post some pictures of the column for me to view?

Roy
Jul 29, 2020 at 6:55 PM
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