might be worth pulling the clutch pack, and be sure everything is in order....
there should be three washers in there, (two of them identical)...if one of those washers are missing or broken, or worn out, it could cause some play...check the bushing to be sure it's not played out too.
it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace the 2 needle bearing cages, the washers, and bushing anyways whilst it's apart, should be under $50....but that's just me.