No, it does not have more play, just easier steering/less effort. And no the end link "chopstics" won't cause play in steering wheel.

Try this, sitting with engine off gently wiggle the steering wheel left/right. Is the play felt there? If it is then have someone wiggle it back and forth for you and look at the joint in question under the hood checking for the slack.

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