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Is it not driving correctly, or is it entirely a noise complaint?
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It drives correctly, it just occasionally exhibits a "sound" of play. You can hear and somewhat feel it but can not detect any actual play or slop in the steering linkage.
I don't think it's a rack mounting issue, like I said I believe it is actually worn tolerance in the rack itself. If I crawl under the car with the wheels slightly touching the ground, then have my wife wiggle the steering wheel a miniscule amount (maybe one degree) I can hear the play when the steering is way off center; it's mostly noticeable at the extreme left or right turning positions. I observe no play in any of the tie rods or ball joints and the rack itself isn't actually moving, however if I put my hand on the rack I can feel the play faintly.