Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Assemble the harness to the NEW encoder with the connector legend "TOP" (1) and the encoder part number facing up.
- Assemble the output shaft into the encoder, being sure to align the encoder tab with the groove on the shaft.
- Ensure the encoder is seating properly on the output gear.
- Place the output shaft/encoder on the casting.
- Place the grommet harness on the casting slot, the flat area on the grommet will be facing up.
- With the output gear/encoder assembly in hand, carefully align the casting and output gear timing marks (1).
- At the same time, be sure to align the encoder phasing post (1) with the phasing slot (2) in the casting and insert the shaft into the bushing.
- Verify that the output gear and idler are engaged properly.
- Seat the harness wires on the casting channel.
- Place the shim on the output shaft gear.
- Press a NEW seal into the cover.
- Install the cover.NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
- Install 2 NEW screws (1) to the casting.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install 2 NEW longer screws (2) to the motor cover.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (26 lb in).
- Install the encoder motor. Refer to Transfer Case Encoder Motor Replacement .