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Automatic Level Control Sensor Replacement IRS

Removal Procedure

    Important: When replacing the height sensor a diagnostic system check must be performed .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 881329  Size: SH
  3. Remove the automatic level control height sensor electrical connector (1).
  4. Remove the automatic level control height sensor link from the ball stud. Refer to Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 881333  Size: SH
  6. Remove the automatic level control height sensor bracket bolts (1).
  7. Remove the automatic level control height sensor from the vehicle.
  8. Remove the automatic level control height sensor link from the sensor arm .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the automatic level control height sensor link onto the sensor arm .
  2. Install the automatic level control height sensor to the vehicle.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 881333  Size: SH
  4. Install the height sensor bracket bolts (1).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the height sensor bracket bolts to 85 N·m (63 lb ft)

  6. Install the automatic level control height link to the tie rod ball stud. Refer to Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 881329  Size: SH
  8. Install the automatic level control height sensor electrical connector (1).
  9. Lower the vehicle.

Automatic Level Control Sensor Replacement Twist Axle

Removal Procedure

Notice: When you are servicing the automatic level control sensor link, ensure that the sensor link and the sensor arm are not damaged. Ensure the sensor arm and the sensor link are properly oriented. Improper orientation of the sensor arm and the sensor link may cause damage to the automatic level control system or the vehicle.

  1. Remove the ELC/TRAILER fuse.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the ALC sensor connector.
  4. Remove the ALC sensor link (3) from the ball stud (1).

  5. Object Number: 343463  Size: MH
  6. Remove the ALC sensor bracket bolts/screws.
  7. Remove the ALC sensor with the bracket (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the ALC sensor and bracket (2) to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the height sensor bolts/screws.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the height sensor bolts/screws to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 343463  Size: MH
  5. Install the ALC sensor link (3) to the ball stud (1).
  6. Install the ALC sensor connector.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the ELC/TRAILER fuse.