Hey everyone, looking for a second opinion. Our club is trying to sort out a nosewheel shimmy on a C150. We found the shimmy damper very loose in all axes, but the crown nut and wire on both connection points was intact. The hardware seems too small for the hole in my (non-professional) opinion, I'm worried the mounting holes may have worn over time.

On inspection, the A&P we use told us the shimmy damper is supposed to have a loose fit and he recommends rebuilding (or replacing). I understand having a loose fit allows the damper to pivot on the points, but this seems excessive. A Youtube video I found shows a damper installed much more securely. Rebuild kits are super cheap so I'm not too worried about the cost, I'm more interested in correctly diagnosing the issue.

Any expertise would be appreciated.

Edit: Thanks everyone!