TomM 25 Report post Posted June 3, 2018 I'm getting my FB with power steering back on the road for the first time since Nov of last year. I have new ball joints, strut bushings and tie rod ends on the front. I noticed the right front tire/wheel assembly is very snug with little play once the wheel/tire is installed. The left front has much more play. I can visually see that the play comes from the ball stud pivot/movement on the p/s control valve. Is this typical or is this a sign that the ball stud spring is weak? With a rebuilt control valve would I still expect more play than the r/f? Thanks, Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,114 Report post Posted June 3, 2018 The valve needs pressure from the pump to take out the slack ,even so ,they sometimes have some play in them it is typical for mustang power steering . That is why they tend to walk on the road 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomM 25 Report post Posted June 5, 2018 Ok, good to know - thanks. No fluid in the system yet and hasn't been run since Nov. Sounds like it will stiffen up once I get it filled and running, so I should be good. Last Sep I took it in for a pre-inspection inspection since I bought as a rolling shell. I recall the inspector saying "there can't be more than 1/4" play in the wheel. Thanks, Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
