Power steering valve

[manofsteel]

I have a '73 coupe and I think that the power steering valve is bad. How do I know for sure? How hard is it to replace and can you walk me thru the disassembly and assembly? I do I know it is not the ram? i DO KNOW IT IS NOT THE BALL JOINST When taking a turn the car seem to oversteer and not smooth. Any help?Thanks

 

[6880 Mike]

Have you had it aligned?

 

[TimAT]

Incorrect alignment will make it feel "twitchy" in a turn. And even driving straight down the road if it seems to dart around, that's alignment. IF the power assist feels the same turning either direction, and there are no leaks, odds are it's not the power steering control.

 

[JohnZ]

When taking a turn the car seem to oversteer and not smooth. Any help?Thanks

I'd look at the rear suspension first, if you really have "oversteer"; trailing arm pivot bolts/shims, camber strut rod bushings, etc.

 

[manofsteel]

Have not had it align.....no weid tire wear, tho. Mechanic didn't say that one was needed. but did say that the power steering valve was bad. just checking and getting other opinions. I feel (not hear) a noise when stopped and tuning the wheel. Feel it in the steering wheel. Any more advice is welcomed.

 

[6880 Mike]

Talk to your mechanic and ask why he thinks the valve is bad. If it actually needs replacement, rebuilt valves are available from the aftermarket providers using your old one as a core.