Link Rod

LINK ROD

DESCRIPTION

WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM WHEN THE LINK ROD IS REMOVED OR DISCONNECTED. DAMAGE TO THE POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM WILL RESULT.

Vehicles equipped with a power liftgate utilize a link rod assembly. This link rod is located in the left rear of the vehicle and is visible without removing the D-pillar trim. The link rod attaches the liftgate to the power liftgate drive unit assembly. The link rod consists of a steel shaft, equipped with two spherical rod end receptacles at each end. The weight of the liftgate is not supported by the link rod, the liftgate prop rods are designed to support the liftgate.

The link rod cannot be adjusted or repaired and if damaged, is available as a separate serviceable part.

OPERATION
One end of the link rod assembly is attached to the liftgate, the other attached to the lift rack of the drive unit. When the lift rack is driven by the liftgate motor assembly the liftgate is moved to the open or closed position.