Column Shifter Play?

[liftlawssuck]

It's been a while since I fixed this problem but it was somewhat common thing to fix. Check the play at the shaft for the shifter on the transmission. IIRC you have to drop the pan to tighten up nut. But you'll se the play right away if you just have someone move the shifter while you crawl underneath and watch. If it is tight then it's in the linkage or column. Follow your way back while moving shifter and find where the play starts/stops. Hopefully this picture will come out that shows the tranny.