Hydraulic Thermo Valve: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to in Battery Disconnect Caution Service Precautions.

2. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in Service Precautions.
3. Remove the oil and the oil filter. Refer to A/T Fluid/Filter Changing.
4. Disassemble the following parts:
^ The washers
^ The pins
^ The thermo element
^ The plate

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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

1. Set the middle thermo pin height with the J 34094-A.
2. Install the element plate.
3. Install the pin and the washer assemblies. Use the J 34094-A in order to set the height of both washers. Complete the following steps:
3.1. Set the pin that is furthest from the accumulators.
3.2. Set the other pin. This will ensure that both pins are set correctly.
4. Install the thermo element between the two pins without bending the element too much.
The V in the Thermo element must contact the element plate.
5. Install the oil filter, the oil pan and the gasket. Refer to AT Fluid/Filter Changing.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Adjust the oil level.