play in steering wheel

got about 1/4- 1/2" of play in steering wheel, would this be the intermediate shaft? would this fix this issue? seems to be getting worse and can feel it on the highway have to correct all the time...2006 DC 4x4

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The proper way to check all types of steering linkage takes 2 people. Leave the truck on the ground. Have your helper wiggle the steering wheel back and forth. Put your hand on each joint and feel for play. For the inner tie rod ends, squeeze the bellows and feel the joint inside. If there is looseness, you will feel it between the ball and socket. This also works for steering shaft U joints and rag joints. Finally, feel between the rack housing and the frame to check the rack bushings. You will need to tell your helper, "a little more, a little more, a little less, etc."