That's my mistake. The bolt I circled I now see is the center pivot bolt. It is installed correctly.
However, upon closer inspection, on the far end I can see the bolt I was thinking of. It appears pretty loose. (It's under the red circle at the 9 o'clock position.) There are two bolts that go through a "flap" (for lack of a better term) in the frame just in front of the axle. One on each side. Tightening them towards the axle takes the side to side play out of the axle. They are supposed to lightly rub the axle. Make sure they are adjusted correctly, and all is good. I keep a little bit of oil or grease on the head of mine when I grease the tractor. Keeps it from wearing the axle and bolt out. Plus, sometimes they squeak and it gets annoying.
That axle was worn pretty bad. Probably needed a bushing installed.....
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