2002 Chevy Blazer "play" in wheel

2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER
64,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHARLIE D
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Just replaced idler arm, much improved. Ball joints, all bushings good, pitman tight, tie rod ends good. At rest notice a little play. Is this normal? or can it be made tighter? any adjustment on box? At speed firm.
This is my daughter's car don't drive it much so don't know what is "right" All suspension, tires, alignment, very good. Since it is not a Rack/pinion setup I think some play is "normal"
Does this car have a steering wheel position sensor? Can't find any reference. Thanks.
May 6, 2008 at 7:36 PM
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MUSTANG87
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most trucks suv have little play but im not there to test.if it has to much like more than 1 inch of play they can adjust steering box.
May 7, 2008 at 12:18 AM
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