What has likely failed is a plastic bushing that is on the right side of the rack. All you need to do is add (not replace) a bushing. It is not a tough job. For links
to all sorts of information on how to do the job, go to my ad for Steering Rack Spacers on this board. There you will find the link to Mike Drew's article on how to repair, among other info on the rack.
Chuck
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