Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Yukon XL, 2007 GMC Yukon, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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 gear 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.
- 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 .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.