Power steering fluid leak

1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD
125,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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AJM5150
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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
Sep 22, 2017 at 11:34 AM
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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.
Sep 23, 2017 at 11:19 PM
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