2001 Dodge Dakota Steering Shaft

2001 DODGE DAKOTA
200,000 MILES • 4.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TINGJID
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Hi, I just removed the rack and pinion in my 2001 4.7L V8 Dodge Dakota, and I'm looking at my steering shaft, the u joint is rusted and if I hold the lower portion of the u joint and have my wife turn the steering wheel, there is still some play.

So the question is, how much is too much play and how can I tell if the steering shaft is good or bad? Thanks
Mar 31, 2015 at 5:18 AM
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HMAC300
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there should be no play in ujoint replace it.
Mar 31, 2015 at 5:58 AM