Calibration Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Calibration Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 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   in General Information.
  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.
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  4. Raise or lower the vehicle until the D-height measurement is 25 mm (1 in) above the published D-height specification 160 mm (6.33 in).
  5. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. This will partially deflate the air spring.
  6. After two minutes, turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the air suspension fuse. Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views.
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    IMPORTANT: A D-height gauge block (1) can be used to determine the D-height position. Create a D-height gauge block using metal stock to 20 mm X 30 mm X the published D-height specification 135 mm (5.33 in). Use the block (1) as a measuring device only.
  7. Raise or lower the vehicle so that the left side D-height is at a published specification 135 mm (5.33 in).
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  8. Loosen the air spring level sensor to the frame mounting bolts.
  9. IMPORTANT: If not equipped, use a new anti-rotation bolt (P/N 11569736).
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