Town & Country V6-3.8L VIN L (2006)
Trunk / Liftgate Motor: Description and Operation
Lift Gear And Link Rod
Liftgate Gear/Motor Assembly
The lift gear and rod assembly are located in the left rear of the vehicle and are visible without removing the D-pillar trim. The lift gear provides the
leverage to move the liftgate from the closed to the open position. The lift gear attaches to a bearing on the gear motor assembly with four bolts. On the
outboard side of the lift gear are riveted on teeth, which mesh with the gear motor assembly drive gears during a open or close operation. The rod
assembly is a steel shaft, equipped with two spherical rod ends which attaches the lift gear to the lift-gate. The lift gear and rod assembly are serviceable
components.
One end of the rod assembly is attached to the lift-gate, the other attached to the lift gear. When the lift gear is driven by the gear motor assembly the
lift-gate is moved to the open or closed position.
