TrailBlazer 4WD L6-4.2L VIN S (2002)
12.
Install the new gasket assembly.
13.
Inspect the positioning of the gasket and the motor shaft. If necessary to align them as shown, perform the following steps.
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Connect a fused jumper to the transfer case encoder motor connector red wire and the other end to a positive battery terminal.
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Connect another jumper to the transfer case encoder motor connector black wire and momentarily touch the other end of this wire to the
ground terminal of a battery. This will cause the motor shaft to turn to allow alignment as shown.
Important:
Inspect the encoder motor attachment face for the presence of the two (2) locating sleeves. If missing from the encoder motor, they need to be
retrieved from the transfer case and reinstalled into the encoder motor before installation.
14.
Position the motor to the transfer case and install the retainers.
Tighten
