Assembly-Shift Motor/Mode Sensor: Installation

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Fig 1: Shift Motor Drive Splines

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Verify that the shift motor O-ring is clean and properly positioned inside the machined O-ring groove of the shift motor.

Fig 2: Transfer Case Drive Splines

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NOTE: Verify that the missing tooth (2) in the shift motor drive spline (1) and the transfer case drive spline (1) missing tooth (2) are aligned. It may be necessary to manually shift the transfer case if the shift motor and transfer case shaft are not aligned.

Fig 3: Remove Shift Motor

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1 - SHIFT MOTOR AND MODE SENSOR ASSEMBLY

2 - SHIFT SECTOR

3 - TRANSFER CASE

Position the shift motor and mode sensor assembly (1) onto the transfer case (3) and shift sector (2). See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Remove Shift Motor Bolts
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1 - BOLTS

2 - SHIFT MOTOR AND MODE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Install the bolts (1) to hold the assembly (2) onto the transfer case. Tighten the bolts to 25-28 N.m (18.5-20.5 ft.lbs.). See Fig 4.
CAUTION: If the original shift motor and mode sensor assembly bolts are reused, be sure to use Mopar® Lock & Seal or Loctite™ 242 to replenish the lock patch material originally found on the bolts
Engage the wiring connector to the shift motor and mode sensor assembly.
Lower vehicle and verify transfer case operation.