Power steering fluid leak

Tiny
AJM5150
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  • 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
Located on the power steering pump reservoir I have a control valve actuator. The o-ring(s) are leaking. I wish to replace valve (if available), along with the required o-rings. Would like to know how valve is retained (threaded, etc) and best way to remove/replace? There is what appears to be a banjo fitting actuator fits up against (I am assuming with o-ring in-between). Power steering line attaches to this same banjo fitting. Do I need specialty wrench to remove actuator due to space restrictions (thin "nut-type" fastener) on part? Please give wrench type or part number, if possible. This is natural aspirated LX T-Bird, not supercharged version. Thank you, Andrew
Friday, September 22nd, 2017 AT 11:34 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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The control valve unscrews. You remove the return line, then unscrew the valve. The actual valve and spring may come out so be sure to catch them. Then change the o-rings and reassemble.
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Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 AT 11:19 PM

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