How to tighten up rack/pinion slack in steering

JonBoat55

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Steering has always had about an inch of slack back and forth before engaging the tiler. I feel like it's gotten a little worse. Is this a normal amount of slack and how would I go about tightening it up?
 

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Bondo

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Ayuh,..... Odds are, the rack, or pinion gear, or the cable housing is worn,......
The "Fix", is replacement,....
 
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