Tools Required

J 34094-A  Thermal Element Height Gauge. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of Thermo Element, Plate & Plate Pins
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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  in order to set the height of the thermo element plate center pin (123). See Special Tools .
4. Install the thermo element plate (122).
5. Use J 34094-A  in order to set the height of the thermo element plate pin (120) that is farthest from the accumulators. See Special Tools .
6. Use J 34094-A  in order to set the height of the second thermo element plate pin (120). See Special Tools .
Fig 3: View Of Thermo Element, Plate & Plate Pins
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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).