1. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .



2. Remove the thermo element pins and washers (120 and 123).
3. Remove the thermo element (121) and the thermo element plate (122).

Tools Required

J 34094-A Thermo Element Height Gage

1. Use the J 34094-A to set the middle thermo pin (123).
2. Install the new thermo element plate (122).
3. Install the pin and washer (120).
4. Use the J 34094-A to set the height of the pin and washer (120) furthest from the accumulator.
5. Use the J 34094-A to set the height of the second pin and washer (120).



6. Carefully install the thermo element (121) between the two pin and washers (120). The V in the thermo element (121) must contact the thermo element plate (122).
7. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .