Chain Cover: Assembly

Measure the distance that the center bimetal element pin protrudes from the chain cover.

Fig 1: Measuring Distance That Center Bimetal Element Pin Protrudes From Chain Cover
Install the bimetal element.
1. Position the bimetal strip onto the end of the pin.
2. Install the special tool under the bimetal element.
3. Tap the retaining collar onto the pin until it seals against the special tool edge.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Bimetal Element
Install the bimetal element.
1. Position bimetal strip onto end of pin.
2. Install special tool under the bimetal element.
3. Tap the retaining collar onto the pin until it seals against the special tool edge.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Bimetal Element
Remove the slotted end of the bimetal element and install the thermostat plate over the end and middle pins.

Fig 4: Installing Thermostat Plate Over End & Middle Pins
Install the slotted end of the bimetal element under the retaining ring.

Fig 5: Installing Slotted End Of Bimetal Element Under Retaining Ring

CAUTION: Do not allow the pistons to cock in their bores or damage to the seals may result.

NOTE: Coat the new seals with petroleum jelly.

Fig 6: Installing Seals On Accumulator Pistons

Install new seals on the accumulator pistons.
Install the pistons into the proper bore of the cover with spring pocket up.

Fig 7: Installing Pistons Into Proper Bore

NOTE: The use of petroleum jelly with hold the accumulator piston shafts in place while assembling the chain cover.

Fig 8: Installing Accumulator Piston Shafts

Install the accumulator piston shafts.
Install the manual valve detent spring.

Fig 9: Installing Manual Valve Detent Spring

NOTE: The use of petroleum jelly will hold the thrust washers in place during assembly.

Install the thrust washers.
1. Install the No. 1 drive sprocket thrust washer.
2. Install the No. 3 chain cover thrust washer.
  
  Fig 10: Installing Thrust Washers
Install internal wire harness if it was removed.

Fig 11: Installing Internal Wire Harness