My 1980 300D.

Just finished a complete rebuild of front end.
Steering box is tightened all the way.
Still have too much movement in the steering wheel.

When I grab the steering coupling under the hood and rock
it with my hand I can feel and see the steering wheel move with
the pitman arm standing still.

Bummed. We just did upper and lower control arm bushings, ball joints,
tie rods, steering dampener, Guide rod mounts and bushings,
new rotors and bearings.

Now it is all snug except for the steering box.

SO MY QUESTION IS: rebuild, or buy ?

I have several threads and it seems some of you have rebuilt them, will this take out the play ? It seems some of the rebuilds were to stop leaking.
Mine does not leak.

Thanks all.

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