Time to rebuild control valve?

[ForceFed70]

Currently I have the engine, transmission, and steering colum out of my 1970 Grande for an auto to T5 swap.

I was wondering if I should take this opertunity to rebuild my steering components since I have such easy access at the moment.

Can anyone tell me how to check a control valve to see if it needs a rebuild?
The steering box seems OK, but any advice on checking it would also help.

Remember the engine is out of the car...

Thanks!

 

[yeloxr7]

It couldn't hurt, especially if you decide to replace the gearbox.

 

[10secgoal]

If it doesn't leak, and doesn't yank to one direction when you start to turn, just leave it. They can be a real pain.

 

[bnickel]

If it doesn't leak, and doesn't yank to one direction when you start to turn, just leave it. They can be a real pain.

i agree, if it's not leaking or really loose. you can tighten up the gear box adjustment and greasing the control valve pivot ball (there should be a greas zerk there) will help tighten up the valve some. many people don't realize that ball joint/pivot also needs to be greased regularly and can be a major contributor to premature control valve failure.