Craftsman GT 6500

[MrJimi]

The play seems to be in the column. It was there when the thing was brand new, I just presumed that it was normal for a lower dollar LT. The wheel moves about 4 inches without doing anything.

-Fordlords-

At the lowest part of your steering column where is meets the deck topside, the is a half moon gear with an adjustment to move it closer to the other connecting part, I hope that solves your problem, It should
Jim

 

[Fordlords]

Thank you very much, I'll take a look at it tomorrow.

-Fordlords-

 

[MrJimi]

Thank you very much, I'll take a look at it tomorrow.

-Fordlords-

And one more place to look is where the steering wheel its self attaches to that shaft, Just wiggle your steering and you will see where its loose and after a few minor tightenings here and there you will have a joy to drive.
I recently bought a Troybilt from Lowes and the steering was loose on shaft, I popped the( looks like a horn button ) and tighten it right up
Jim