What does a transfer case do on a Dodge Ram?
This article applies to the 2nd Generation Dodge Ram (1994-2001). A transfer case controls the front and rear axles of 4WD trucks, and inside of the case are a several moving components such as gears and chains.
How do you remove a transmission transfer case?
Remove the four bolts on the transmission mount. Carefully jack up the transfer case about an inch. Then remove the six bolts securing the transfer case to the transmission. Be careful when removing these bolts because the transfer case is only supported by the jack. Lower the transfer case very slowly and remove it.
What is the actuator on a 4 wheel drive?
The actuator is a component found mostly on modern four wheel drives and is designed to electronically engage 4 wheel drive. It accomplishes this by means of a small electric motor bolted onto the transfer case that shifts a pin in place to lock the center transfer differential.
How do you remove a retaining plate from a transfer case?
Remove the four bolts holding the retaining plate to the transfer case. Using a flat head screwdriver, pry off the retaining plate and make sure not to gouge the metal. Hold on to the retaining plate, as it will be used for the new transfer case. Then use a seal driver to remove the old seal.
How does transfer case switch to 4 wheel drive?
In order for the transfer case to switch into four wheel drive, 4×4 mode a gear must be turned inside the transfer case. The 4WD Transfer Case Shift Encoder motor is the part that turns the gear inside the transfer case, allowing your vehicle to be switched into 4×4 mode.
Where is the transfer case motor on a Dodge Ram?
Follow the rear drive shaft to where it meets the transfer case, and to the left of the drive shaft you will see an electric motor with a wire harness connector attached to it. Use a ratchet with T45 Torx bit to remove the three (or four depending on your Ram model year) bolts securing the motor to the transfer case.
Is the 4WD transfer case shift encoder motor OEM?
OEM Fit, Quality, Finish – The 4WD Transfer Case Shift Encoder motor is manufactured to the same specifications as the factory actuators. The actuator features a redesigned housing to insure it lasts longer than the factory part. While this is NOT a genuine OEM part, it is a direct replacement for the factory 4WD actuator.
What happens if the transfer case motor wears out?
In your 4WD truck there is a small but significant motor that allows the transfer case to operate, and this electric motor is controlled via the electronic 4WD module inside of the cabin. If the motor gets jammed, wears out, or gets damaged on the terrain, the transfer case will fail to switch from 2WD to any of the 4WD traction modes.