Tools Required

J 38185 Spring Hose Clamp Pliers

Important: Do not attempt to pry the link rod from the real time damping (RTD) ball stud. If the link rod needs to be replaced or disconnected you must use the following procedure.

1. Remove the RTD sensor from the vehicle. Refer to Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Left Side or Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Right Side .
2. While supporting the sensor lever by hand, twist the link rod to remove it from the ball stud.
3. Remove the link rod from the frame bracket ball stud.

1. Using the J 38185 install to link rod to the ball stud on the sensor lever and the frame bracket.
2. Install the RTD sensor to the vehicle. Refer to Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Left Side or Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Right Side .