Play in steering rack
 

I assumed I needed to replace a tie rod, but I get in there and the steering column clearly has about 10-15 degrees of play.

It happens across the entire rack. Always takes a bit of a turn to "hook up" when turning the other way.

https://youtube.com/shorts/RmMxZ58XiuM?feature=share

Is this adjustable or am I looking at replacing the rack?

Wow, I bet that's squirrely as hell. Replace.

Oddly it's completely drivable. Almost need to slightly tension it one way

Looks like play between the pinion gear and the rack gear.
@Ultramaroon is right as usual, time to replace.

Plus that level of corrosion would have me worried.

But to replace you are looking at like $700 in just parts so maybe just keep driving it until it feels not normal?

Atlantic Canada:(

Is the car completely off when you are moving the steering rack I.e not in ignition mode?

Yes

Corrosion? What corrosion?

- another Atlantic Canadian

Yeah. Corrosion's no sweat. I get that.

Rebuilt ones are available. I wouldn't mess around.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...nd+pinion,7388

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