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Installation Procedure

  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).
    Fig 1: Installing Thermo Element Pins, Washers, Thermo Element And Thermo Element Plate
    G01531409Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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  .
  8. Refill fluid as necessary.
    Fig 2: Installing Thermo Element Between Two Pin And Washers
    G01531410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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