I'm putting in driver s side upper and lower t'night and was told by 2 sources that you shouldn't be able to move them by hand, before they're installed.. yuo know?
The top 1 I can't move, bottem is movable, both brand new delco parts. quick help pleaseTHX

 

There should be no play in the joint. Could you move it before you put it in?

 

The lower one yes. its Snug but I can move it fairly easy.

 

they shouldnt flop around but shouldnt be easy either. i just did a tie rod in my k5 and i kinda had to like double thumb it to push it back straight.