You mean loose as in front to back movement, not side to side? I believe a large nut holds it on, getting to it may be a bit of a challenge but nothing to bad, and it may need to be tightened. No, steering wheel is not touched for an alignment.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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