How do I fix manual steering play? - 1992 Toyota Pickup

Replace the steering rack after checking the track rod end bearings for play.

Most power steering units have two adjusters--one one the lower end for main bearing adjustment, but the one on top (just like manual steering boxes) is all you usually need to adjust. With front end jacked up and engine running adjust screw inward until drag is felt in steering wheel with wheels pointing straight ahead, then loosen just a touch until no bind is felt as steering is turned back and forth through center of steering.

The steering box may have to much play jack the front wheel then move the wheel back and forth check the play if it has to much play before the steering moves it may be the box also look at the steering rods and tie rod ends for wear

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Bummer deal. You probably mean play as you turn the steering wheel a bit one way or the other. That play usually means a steering linkage part called the "idler arm" has worn out. This arm absorbs road shocks and when it rubber part wears out - this causes a play as I describe. A mechanic and around $100 fix the problem using a new arm. Hope this helps . http://www.auto-tune-up-and-repair-options.com/

What type and model of car

A lot of play in the steering wheel is a result of bad ball joints. The ball joints are what tie the steering system to the wheels, so if the joints go bad there will be play in the wheel. I had to replace the BJ's on my truck to get rid of the play. Any shop will do the repairs and the cost istn too bad. A little shop like mine will always beat the big guys prices. Good luck!

can be any component in the front end and or steering box u would have to check and feel the parts for excess movement or wear-- best is to pick up a service manual such as haynes or chilton most auto stores sell them under $20 the manuals show how to fix and repair almost every part of the vehicle

Where is the play coming from? Won't be the steering column,you just notice it there.

You mean that there is play in the steering right? Check your tie rod ends and ball-joints for play.