power steering help

[rickchampion]

hey guys so ive got my car on ramps and working underneath it,
i want to replace the ram and control cylinder,
but i cant get them undone and removed,
anyone got any advice
here is some pics

[hybrid]

You really need to pull all the steering out to make it easier.

To get the control valve off, you need to remove that end cap that's held on with two screws. There is a nut there that you can undo to get the rest out.

But seriously mate.. spend the extra hour and get the whole lot out. It will be much easier to rebuild.

[rickchampion]

is that possible while the car is sitting on its wheels,
or do I need a hoist

[hybrid]

Do you have a couple of stands you can put under it?
If not, buy some.. well worth it in the long run. They are only something like $30 from supercheap and they will come in handy with a 40 year old car.

Did you end up finding a diagram for rebuilding the control valve?
I've got the one that I got with my rebuild kit that I can scan if need be.

Pretty sure someone here posted one for me, so maybe a search will bring something up for you.

[hybrid]

Here you go, check this thread.
http://www.mustangtech.com.au/Forums/vi ... valve.html

[rickchampion]

its probably easier to buy a whole new control valve eh?
I brought a new ram and hoses

[hybrid]

I thought that too.. but they aren't cheap, so I ended up rebuilding mine.
I bought a new ram because that was only $120 or something.

But the control valve is more like $300.

[rickchampion]

227 new for a bendix one i think.
i just wanted to get the bugger off the car haha