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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 46 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICING)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONTHERMO ELEMENTINSTALLATION

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

THERMO Element: Installation

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Use the Thermo Element Height Gage (J-34094-A) to set the middle thermo pin (123). See Fig 1 . Install the new thermo element plate (122). Install the pin and washer (120).
Use the thermo element height gage to set the height of the pin and washer (120) furthest from the accumulator. Use the thermo element height gage to set the height of the 2nd pin and washer (120).
Carefully install the thermo element (121) between the 2 pin and washers (120). The "V" in the thermo element (121) must contact the thermo element plate (122). Install the oil pan. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION. Fill transaxle with appropriate fluid to proper level. See LUBRICATION .

Fig 1: Identifying Thermo Element Height Gage

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• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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