Hi All,
I just replaced the front brakes/rotors, inner/outer tie rods, bearing/axle-driver side. Had a clunk and I think it was the bearings, did the axle since everything was apart. Drives great! Only issue left is I move the steering wheel an inch in each direction before steering engages. My 04 and 02 both are very tight. Are there bushings or links in the steering column I should look at?
Thanks

 

There is a U-joint between the steering wheel shaft and steering gear. Look in engine compartment below brake master cylinder area for shaft coming out of the firewall.