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Thermo Element Adjustment




Thermo Element Adjustment

Special Tools

J 34094-A - Thermal Element Height Gage

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).




1. Remove the thermo element plate pins (120).
2. Remove the thermo element (121) and the thermo element plate (122).




3. Use J 34094-A - height gauge 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 gauge 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 gauge in order to set the height of the second thermo element plate pin (120).




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).