Why does this have a lot of play in the steering wheel? If it is ball joints what is the cost to replace?

2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE
142,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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KCZALEWSKI
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Jun 27, 2014 at 2:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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,This could be from a few things. Check tie rods, idler arm and pitman arm for play. Also, the steering gear could be worn and causing this. It's best that you check all steering components to confirm they are good before looking at the steering gear.
Jun 27, 2014 at 8:44 PM