Sounds like the sector gear was not tight on the pivot (vertical) shaft splines. The gear and shaft should be rock solid together when the top nut is tight.
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That says the upper bushing is shot. Presuming the bearing surface on the pivot shaft is not worn, replacing the upper bushing should eliminate the front-back movement of the pivot shaft/gear.
C&G sells the upper bushing singly. I bought one several years ago - seems it was around $20.
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Sounds like the thrust bearing and the lower bushing are in good shape. I'd leave both alone. Even a slightly worn lower bushing will not cause steering wobble - it's a worn upper bushing that causes most problems.
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There's no seal above the lower bushing/thrust bearing. Could it be the seal at the bottom of the gear box dropped out and slid down the shaft?
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Reassembly is as easy as disassembly - probably easier(!). Just make sure the sector gear is TIGHT on the pivot shaft splines before you stick the cover back on!
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