Bonneville V6-231 3.8L VIN 3 SFI (1988)
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
(Figures 1 and 2)
Refer to the following procedure whenever the height setting of both pins for this new thermo element is necessary.
1.
Set the middle thermo pin (102 or *123) height with J 34094-A.
2.
Install the element plate (104 or *122).
3.
Install the pins and washers (103 or *120) using J 34094-A to set the height of both washers. First, set the pin that is furthest from the
accumulators. Then set the other pin. This will ensure that both pins will be set correctly.
4.
Carefully install the thermo element between the two pins without bending the element too much. "V" in Thermo Element must contact the
element plate.
*
= Referenced part illustration numbers are for HYDRA-MATIC 4T60-E only.
DATE OF PRODUCTION CHANGE:
Beginning November 16, 1990 (Julian Date 320), all 1991 HYDRA-MATIC 4T60 and 4T60-E transaxles were built with the new thermo element. Some
models may have the new thermo element prior to the production change date listed above.
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:
The new thermo element will be in the thermo element package when the stock of the previous thermo element is depleted.
NOTICE:
Do not try to modify the previous thermo element to the new element - this will change the calibration of the fluid level in the
transaxle bottom pan and could cause a durability concern.
