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Old 06-17-2016, 10:55 AM
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Or you can disconnect the cable goes to the transfer gear motor.


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Or you can disconnect the cable goes to the transfer gear motor.


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Yes, just unplug the encoder motor. We have done this at my dealership a few times to move vehicles with seized transfer cases.
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Where exactly is this plug for the transfer case?
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Where exactly is this plug for the transfer case?
Under a cover, right by the rear driveshaft. You'll see a rather large electrical connector going to the encoder assembly.
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