Removal 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.
IMPORTANT:
For ease of reassembly, shift the transfer case to 2HI prior to removing any components.
- Remove the encoder motor. Refer to Transfer Case Encoder Motor Replacement .
- Place the encoder motor on a clean work bench,
- Remove the 2 screws (2) from the motor cover.
- Remove the 2 screws (1) from the casting.
- Remove the cover.
- Remove and save the shim on the output gear.
- Remove and discard the orange rubber seal from the cover.
- Remove the output gear (1).
- Disassemble the harness connector (1) from the encoder.
- Remove the encoder from the output shaft using a flat tip screwdriver.