4 wheel drive not working

1997 CHEVROLET 1500
230,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NORMAN KASINGER
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Actuator going in and out 4low when it is in 2WD.
Nov 16, 2018 at 1:11 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like the encoder motor is going out. Here are instruction and diagrams to help you replace it below:

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Any gasket material remaining from the motor/encoder.
- New motor/encoder should have a new gasket attached.
2. Four bolts securing the motor/encoder to the transfer case.
- Ensure the motor/encoder aligns properly with the transfer case interior shifting components.
- Align the motor/encoder mating surface detents with the transfer case mating surface detents.
- Tighten motor/encoder bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
3. Wiring harness connectors to the motor/encoder.
4. Transfer case shield.
5. Negative battery cable.
6. Perform a functional test on the electronic shift select system to test the motor/encoder.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
May 14, 2021 at 11:19 AM
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NORMAN KASINGER
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Okay thank you. So it is the actuator?
May 14, 2021 at 11:19 AM
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NORMAN KASINGER
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Okay, I have a 1999 Suburban will the parts interchange?
May 14, 2021 at 11:19 AM
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NORMAN KASINGER
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And I see now what you were talking about. Thank you
May 14, 2021 at 11:19 AM
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It should work if the parts numbers are the same. Please let me know how it goes.
May 14, 2021 at 11:19 AM