1990 Dodge Ram front end

Okay, I'm going back a few years so bear with me. Chances are the steering gear is ok. However, where the steering shaft (from the column) connects into the gear is the problem. If I recall, there are two half moon shape pins that sit in there with the steering shaft. They are what usually wear out causing excessive play. Hold the steering bear still and see if there is play in the shaft where it attaches to the gear. If there is, that is the problem and if I recall, they are cheap to replace.

Let me know wha tyou find.
Joe
PS: Sorry I can't remember the exact name. It has been about 10+ years since I replaced them.

the power steering gearbox appears to be just fine after all. i am going put a new drag link on and need to go to a junk yard and pull an intermediate steering column.

thank you

Was the item I mentioned bad?

I am pretty sure this is the part you were talking about and it was bad. I can't find it to replace it. the steering wheel has a little play still but it can wait till next summer. the drag link was the major issue and it stabilized my front end.

thx

I'm glad you got it fixed. If you have questions in the future, let us know.

Joe