Alc General Description

The function of the Automatic Level Control (ALC) system is maintaining a constant trim height at the rear suspension when the vehicle is loaded beyond a predetermined amount. The ALC system is active with the vehicle ignition switch in any position. The system consists of the following components:

An automatic level control sensor
^ Air shocks
^ Air lines
^ An automatic level control air compressor assembly, consisting of the following components:
- Automatic level control air compressor motor and head
- Automatic level control air compressor air compressor bracket
- Air drier
- Exhaust solenoid
- Automatic level control relay
- Automatic level control air compressor filter

An inflator system is included as part of the overall ALC system. The function of the inflator system is to provide air under pressure up to 482 kPa (70 psi) to an inflator fill valve for the purpose of inflating items other than the vehicle air shocks, such as sports balls, bicycle tires, automobile tires, etc. The inflator fill valve and the inflator on/off switch are located behind an access door in the rear left-hand side of the passenger compartment. The inflator system is active with the vehicle ignition switch in any position. The inflator system consists of the following components:
^ An inflator fill valve
^ An inflator solenoid
^ An inflator switch
^ An inflation timer relay
^ An accessory kit