In/out play in coupler

*** update. I was able to remove all the in/out play (thrust) in the column by loosening the three nuts under the dash and moving the entire thing back a smidge. Im not sure if this is good or bad but it took the play out and steers fine. It may or may not be bottomed out in the coupler. Also, I did have to make adjustment to the automatic shift linkage under the car. Thanks for all the help.

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