Manual steering column moves side to side?

Hey all so i have a manual column with the steering wheel adapter and a tuff wheel. There is movement side to side but not up and down or in and out. The main part of the column is tight and does not move, the side to side movement is at the piece that the ignition switch and turn signal is in. Any thoughts? i pulled the steering wheel off but dont have a puller yet to get the tuff wheel adapter off. The steering wheel probably moves about 3/16” side to side