Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1982 Cadillac Cimarron Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Height Sensor
- Attach link to arm and loosen lock nut. See Fig 1.
- To increase vehicle riding height, move plastic arm upward and tighten lock nut.NOTE: If adjustment is used up, check riding height.
- To lower riding height, loosen lock nut and move plastic arm down. Tighten lock nut.
- If adjustment can not be made, check for incorrect sensor being installed.
HEIGHT SENSOR IDENTIFICATION
| Application | Code | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Motors | (1) | |||
| Buick | ||||
| Century | (1) | |||
| Electra, LeSabre | BF | |||
| Estate Wagon | BJ | |||
| Riviera | BA | |||
| Skylark | (1) | |||
| Cadillac | ||||
| Eldorado & Seville | BL | |||
| Deville & Fleetwood | BC | |||
| Oldsmobile | ||||
| Cutlass Ciera | (1) | |||
| 88 | BB | |||
| 88 Wagon (Custom Cruiser) | BJ | |||
| 98 | BF | |||
| Toronado | BA | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.