Air Spring Sensor Calibration

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Air Spring Sensor Calibration
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2008 GMC Envoy, and 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Lower the vehicle with the rear axle supported by the jackstands.
  4. Fig 1: Measuring Rear Ride Height (D Height)
    GM1256908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Raise or lower the vehicle until the D-height measurement is 25 mm (1 in) above the published D-height specification, 135 mm (5.33 in) for the Trailblazer SS or 160 mm (6.33 in) for all other vehicles.
  6. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. This will partially deflate the air spring.
  7. After two minutes, turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the air suspension fuse. Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views .
  8. Fig 2: View Of D-Height Gage Block
    GM1911255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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