Hydraulic Thermo Valve: Service and Repair
^ Tool Required:
- J 34091A Thermo Element Height Gage
- Or Equivalent
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Oil and filter.
Measure
^ Washers and pins.
^ Thermo element.
^ Plate.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Set middle thermo pin height with J 3409-A.
2. Element plate.
3. Pin and washer assemblies using J 34094-A to set the height of both washers. First, set the pin that is furthest from the accumulators. Then set the other pin. This will ensure that both pins will be set correctly.
4. Thermo element between the two pins without bending the element too much. "V" in Thermo element must contact the element plate.
5. Filter, new gasket, oil pan.
6. Negative battery cable.
Adjust
^ Oil level.