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STEERING SYSTEM |
1958-1978 Control Valve & Ball Stud |
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Pictures |
This section has pictures of some of the many forms the Ford/Bendix Control Valve
can take. These photos can be used to identify control valves and also shows some
of the varied styles we are familiar with rebuilding. |
How Does It Work? |
This section explains how the Control Valve and Ball Stud operates. Shows how the
two work together to provide the hydraulic direction required to steer the car |
Can I Rebuild It Myself? |
This section shows the problems not covered by the shop manual, but common on the
rebuilding of a 25 - 40 year old Control Valve. Shows how a typical rebuild
may be beyond the means of a generic rebuild kit and the home mechanic |
Control Valve Variations |
Explanations and pictures of some of theControl Valve parts that have varied throughout
production |
What You Should Know |
What you should know about your new, used or rebuilt Control Valve in order to preserve,
protect and get the most service from it |
Truck Control Valves |
Bendix and Garrison style control valves used on Ford F-series pickup trucks and
light vans |
This section pertains to the Bendix-style Control Valve used by Ford on its cars
equipped with Power-Assisted systems. The Ball Stud was integral to the Centerlink
on pre-1967 Falcons and Mustangs, but on all others was removable from the
Centerlink and considered part of the Control Valve. There were several variations
on the Bendix Control Valve, but they all used similar parts and functioned
the same way. |