Our L2650 4WD had 4 inches of play in the steering. Tierods and linkage is good. I tried to take it out by adjusting the sterring box sector, but it was tight. Pulled the box and only found that the Ball nut assy shaft had play. I twisted on the shaft and it would move in 1/2 inch. when I let go it would spring back. People (who have tractors) tell me that a lot of play is normal for tractors. The book says only 1 inch is allowed.