Hydraulic Thermo Valve: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement.
3. Remove the thermo element pins and washers (120 and 123).
4. Remove the thermo element (121) and the thermo element plate (122).

Installation Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 34094-A Thermo Element Height Gauge





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 pins (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
8. Lower the vehicle.