Special Tools

J 34094-A:  Thermal Element Height Gage

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Fig 1: Removing Thermo Element
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1. Remove the thermo element plate pins (120).
2. Remove the thermo element (121) and the thermo element plate (122).
Fig 2: Using J 34094-A To Set The Height Of The Thermo Element Plate Center Pin
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3. Use J 34094-A:  height gage in order to set the height of the thermo element plate center pin (123).
4. Install the thermo element plate (122).
5. Use J 34094-A:  height gage in order to set the height of the thermo element plate pin (120) that is farthest from the accumulators.
6. Use J 34094-A:  height gage in order to set the height of the second thermo element plate pin (120).
Fig 3: Removing Thermo Element
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7. Carefully install the thermo element (121) between the two thermo element plate pins (120).
8. The V in the thermo element (121) must contact the thermo element plate (123).