If there is a lot of play in the wheel while holding the cable, then the helm is worn and you should replace the helm and cable together. If the helm and gears are OK, the cable will move in and out and there will be practically no play at this point. Grab hold of the cable where it exits the helm and hold firm with your fingers, then turn the steering wheel. Looks like a coil wrapped around a steel cable and all greasy. This will expose the end of the inner part of the cable. Unscrew the sleeve and slide it back a few inches. Get to the back side of the helm (steering wheel end) and there should be a plastic tube/sleeve. If its moving, check the linkage from the end of the ram to the motor for loose connections. Watch the ram (motor end) of the cable to see if its moving with the wheel or standing still. Turn the wheel back and forth just in the "play" area. Rotary helm has big round shape, Rack is long and flat. I'm assuming the boat has a common single cable Teleflex or similar style Rotary steering (not rack). First determine if the helm has the play or the cable.
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