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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2011TAHOE BASE, 5.3 0, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 815 (TRANSFER CASE - NVG 246-NP8)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENCODER MOTOR SENSOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 5.3 0, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 5.3 0, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
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IMPORTANT: For ease of reassembly, shift the transfer case to Neutral prior to removing any components.
    Fig 1: Motor Cover & Casting Screws
    GM1341854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the encoder motor. Refer to Transfer Case Encoder Motor Replacement .
  2. Place the encoder motor on a clean work bench.
  3. Remove and discard 2 screws (2) from the motor cover.
  4. Remove and discard 2 screws (1) from the casting.
  5. Remove the cover.
  6. Remove and save the shim on the output gear.
  7. Remove and discard the orange rubber seal from the cover.
    8. Fig 2: Output Gear
    GM1361842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the output gear (1).
    9. Fig 3: Encoder Harness Connector
    GM1361873Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disassemble the harness connector (1) from the encoder.
  10. Remove the encoder from the output shaft using a flat-tipped screwdriver.
RENDER: 1.0x

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