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New Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Ball Stud Replacement (IRS) Procedure, Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Replacement (IRS) Procedure, Automatic Level Control Sensor Replacement (IRS) Procedure (05-03-15-001)

Publication date: 2005-11-28
Reference number: 05-03-15-001

New Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Ball Stud Replacement (IRS) Procedure, Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Replacement (IRS) Procedure, Automatic Level Control Sensor Replacement (IRS) Procedure

New Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Ball Stud Replacement (IRS) Procedure, Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Replacement (IRS) Procedure, Automatic Level Control Sensor Replacement (IRS) Procedure

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 05-03-15-001, Date of Issue:  November 28, 2005
Affected Model(s): 2002-2005 Chevrolet Venture; 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 2002-2005 Pontiac Montana

Service Information

This bulletin is being issued to add the Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Ball Stud Replacement (IRS) procedure, Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Replacement (IRS) procedure and Automatic Level Control Sensor Replacement (IRS) procedure in the Automatic Level Control sub-section of the Service Manual.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Ball Stud Replacement (IRS)

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the ELC/TRAILER fuse.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
    3. Fig 1: Control Sensor Link
    GM1708471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: When removing the link, do NOT bend or break the sensor arm.
  3. Remove the automatic level control sensor link (1) from the ball stud.
  4. Remove the ball stud (2) from the control arm.

Installation Procedure

    Fig 2: Ball Stud
    GM1708471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the ball stud (2) to the control arm.

    Tighten:   Tighten the ball stud to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  2. Install the automatic level control sensor link (1) to the ball stud.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Install the ELC/TRAILER fuse.

Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Replacement (IRS)

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
    2. Fig 3: ELC Sensor Link
    GM1708469Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the ELC sensor link (1) from the ball studs on the sensor and control arm.

Installation Procedure

    Fig 4: ELC Sensor Link
    GM1708469Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the ELC sensor link (1) to the ball studs on the sensor and control arm.
  2. Press the ELC sensor link ends onto the ball studs until fully seated.
  3. Lower the vehicle.

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. Fig 5: Electrical Connector
    GM881329Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the automatic level control height sensor electrical connector (1).
  3. Remove the automatic level control height sensor link from the ball stud. Refer to Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Replacement.
    4. Fig 6: Automatic Level Control Height Sensor
    GM881333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the automatic level control height sensor bracket bolts (1).
  5. Remove the automatic level control height sensor from the vehicle.
  6. 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.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    3. Fig 7: Automatic Level Control Height Sensor
    GM881333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the height sensor bracket bolts (1).

    Tighten:   Tighten the height sensor bracket bolts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft)

  4. Install the automatic level control height link to the tie rod ball stud. Refer to Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Replacement.
    5. Fig 8: Electrical Connector
    GM881329Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the automatic level control height sensor electrical connector (1).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
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