Usually when they get a lot of play like that the spring is broken. Tear it down & check the ball. If it is reasonably round get a rebuild kit & o-haul the drag link ends.
There is a replacement drag link with the newer style ends available for some models.
George

Last edited by Wrenchbender Ret.; 04/09/2023 2:54 AM.

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