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Automatic Level Control: Description

The Automatic Level Control system contains a hydraulic pump, reservoir, leveling valve, pressure reservoir and special combination shock absorber/suspension struts.

The leveling valve lever, which is connected to the torsion bar, has 3 positions: neutral, filling and return flow. The level valve position which reacts to vehicle load, controls amount of fluid in the special shock absorber which raises or lowers rear of vehicle to maintain a predetermined height.