I just walked out and tested mine; yanked lightly left and right (with engine off) and it moves about 1 inch in each direction, and clicks both ways.
I actually hear about 3 quick clicks going left; it sounds exactly like 3 of the balls in the steering box clicking together. I think that's what it is, as there are 24 balls in there I think. With engine running, all the play goes away.
Mine has had this engine-off play since new.

Spent a lot of time with her yesterday - installed a water pump. I had forgotten what a job that is.

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