I am probably way off base here, cuz I don't know that much about cars,
but I had what I think is a similar problem in my '91. I corrected the
problem by removing some air from the power steering system. I read in
one of my repair manuals, not factory, a simple method of removing air.
If I remember correctly, and I probably don't, I removed the cap from
where you place power steering fluid, turned the engine one, and turned
the steering wheel gently back and forth. I don't remember if I turned
the wheel completely to one side or not, but I did it several times,
turned off the engine, replaced the cap, and went for a ride. The
problem disappeared. If I remember, my original complaint was that when
driving the car the steering felt very sloppy, not as crisp as it once
was. Now it is back to normal.



Alf Loizeaux wrote:
> My '92 Miata has about 3/8" to 1/2" freeplay in the steering wheel at all
> positions of rotation (measured with the car at rest).
> My service mechanic says that he can find no loose parts and no play in the
> steering linkages. He believes that the play is in either the rack and
> pinion or in the lower universal joint of the steering shaft.
> The Mazda dealer says that the lower steering shaft, which includes the
> universal joint is no longer manufactured.
> Does anyone have experience with this problem?
> Is there a wear problem with the universal joint or steering rack?
>
>



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