Wobbly steering column in engine bay

[Dlillie87]

I can't post the video, but I can grab my steering intermediate shaft and it wobbles all around the hole in the firewall. The rag joints are shot but that shouldn't cause this. The steering column isn't lose where it mounts under the dash. Any thoughts on what is wrong or where I can start looking? Ranger is an 86

 

[Dlillie87]

Here

 

[AndyB.]

There are two bearings that support the steering shaft in the steering column. They may be due for replacement.

 

[AndyB.]

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[Dlillie87]

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Thanks. I'll disassemble it and see what's wore out