Transfer Case Encoder Motor
The transfer case encoder motor consists of a permanent magnet (PM) DC motor and gear reduction assembly. It is located on the left hand side of the transfer case. When activated, it turns the sector shaft of the transfer case clockwise or counter clockwise to shift the transfer case. The sector shaft also applies the clutch, which engages the front propshaft. The encoder motor is controlled with a pulse width modulated (PWM) circuit, provided by the transfer case shift control module. This circuit consists of a driver on both the Motor Control A and Motor Control B circuits. The encoder motor is bi-directional, to allow the motor to shift the transfer case from 2HI or 4HI, to 4LO positions.