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THERMO Element: Installation

  1. Use the Thermo Element Height Gage (J-34094-A) to set the middle thermo pin (123). See Fig 1 .
  2. Install the new thermo element plate (122).
  3. Install the pin and washer (120).
  4. Use the thermo element height gage to set the height of the pin and washer (120) furthest from the accumulator.
  5. Use the thermo element height gage to set the height of the second pin and washer (120).
  6. Carefully install the thermo element (121) between the 2 pin and washers (120). The "V" in the thermo element (121) must contact the thermo element plate (122).
  7. Install the oil pan. See DRAINING & REFILLING  under LUBRICATION.
  8. Refill fluid as necessary. See CHECKING FLUID LEVEL & CONDITION  under LUBRICATION.
Fig 1: Identifying Thermo Element Height Gage
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