Shifting Motor Shaft?

[scott4321]

Pardon my ignorance, but I was cleaning out my power steering assist motor and noticed that the shaft had a great deal of play to it.

Are there motors where the shaft is supposed to move laterally as it rotates vertically? I've never seen this before.

 

[KenC]

That shaft appears to have a machined pilot on the end that would reside in a supporting bearing when installed. show a pic of where in goes.

 

[scott4321]

That shaft appears to have a machined pilot on the end that would reside in a supporting bearing when installed. show a pic of where in goes.

Yes, there is a spring loaded brass bearing that the end of the shaft nestles into

There's also a coupler that resides between the two sets of four teeth:

So, if I'm hearing you correctly, the brass bearing centers the motor shaft?

 

[KenC]

It appears that way to me.

 

[scott4321]

It appears that way to me.

While I'm not used to seeing shafts with this much play, yes, now that I think about it, that seems logical.

Thanks your help!