Tahoe 4WD V8-5.3L (2007)
Gear Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
Encoder Motor Sensor Replacement
Encoder Motor Sensor Replacement
Shifting into Neutral
Important: For ease of reassembly, if possible shift the transfer case to Neutral prior to removing any components.
1. Make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll and set the parking brake.
2. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN.
3. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
4. Shift the transfer case to Two-Wheel High.
5. Simultaneously press and hold the Two-Wheel High and Four-Wheel Low buttons for 10 seconds. The NEUTRAL light will come on when the
transfer case shift to NEUTRAL is complete.
6. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY, which will turn the engine off.
7. Place the transmission shift lever in PARK (P).
8. Turn the ignition to LOCK.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the encoder motor.
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.