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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Real Time Damping (RTD) 🢒 Electronic Suspension Front Position Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Raise the vehicle on a suitable safety stand. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    4. Object Number: 70242 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the position sensor connector (3).
  5. Remove the position sensor harness retainers.
  6. Remove the position sensor link from the control arm link stud (2).
  7. Remove the position sensor mounting bolts (4).
  8. Remove the position sensor (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 70242 Size: SH
  1. Install the position sensor (1) in the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the position sensor mounting bolts (4).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 3 N·m (26 lb in).

  3. Install the position sensor link to the control arm link stud (2).
  4. Connect the position sensor electrical connector (3).
  5. Secure the position sensor harness with the retainers.
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.