cadillac Workshop Repair Guides

Cadillac Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Compressor/Pump, Suspension Control|Testing and Inspection > < Air Pressure Limiter Valve, Suspension Control|Description and Operation
Page 1
background image

Compressor/Pump: Description and Operation

Fig. 1 Air compressor assembly

    The air compressor assembly, Fig. 1, is a positive displacement single piston pump powered by a 12 volt DC permanent magnet motor. The
compressor head casting contains the piston intake and exhaust valves plus a solenoid operated exhaust valve which releases air from the system when
energized by the electronic height sensor. The compressor is located in the engine compartment or the trunk.

Compressor/Pump, Suspension Control|Testing and Inspection > < Air Pressure Limiter Valve, Suspension Control|Description and Operation