How to replace the 4WD Actuator Encoder Motor on GMC Canyon?

The vehicle needs to be properly raised before starting the replacement of the Transfer Case Encoder Motor. The encoder motor requires disconnecting both its electrical connector and vent hose. Remove the encoder motor mounting bolts and pull out the encoder motor while simultaneously taking out the O-ring seal from the transfer case. Discard the old O-ring seal. When installing the new encoder motor avoid rotating the transfer case actuator shaft to neutral position by hand since the encoder motor will not be used. Use clean transfer case fluid to lubricate the new O-ring seal before placing it into the transfer case where the encoder motor rests flat against it. The encoder motor should be positioned toward the actuator shaft position while encoder motor mounting bolts and heated oxygen sensor bracket get installed with 22 Nm (16 lb ft) of torque. After both reconnection steps are complete, the vehicle can be lowered to the ground.

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- Other Name: Actuator, Front Drive Axle Shifter/Lock; 4WD Actuator; Actuator
- Position: Front
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 1500 | 2014-2019 | AT4, Base, Denali, Elevation, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
- Sierra 1500 Limited | 2019 | Base, SLE | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
- Sierra 2500 HD | 2015-2019 | Base, Denali, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
- Sierra 3500 HD | 2015-2019 | Base, Denali, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
- Yukon | 2015-2020 | Denali, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
- Yukon XL | 2015-2020 | Denali, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Actuator, Front Drive Axle; 4WD Actuator; Switch; Actuator; Actuator, Front Drive Axle Shifter/Lock
- Position: Front
Fits the following GMC Models:
- C1500 | 1997-1999 | Sierra GT, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra Special | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- C1500 Suburban | 1997-1999 | Base, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- C2500 | 1997-2000 | Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- C2500 Suburban | 1997-1999 | Base, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- C3500 | 1997-2000 | Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- Canyon | 2004-2012 | SL, SLE, SLT, WT, Z71 Fleet, Z71 SL, Z71 SLE, Z85 SL, Z85 SLE | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
- K1500 | 1988-1999 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLS, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX, Sierra Special, Sierra Sport | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- K1500 Suburban | 1992-1999 | Base, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- K2500 | 1988-2000 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- K2500 Suburban | 1992-1999 | Base, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Part Number: 84648804
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Actuator, Front Drive Axle Shifter/Lock; 4WD Actuator
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 85073905
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 1500 | 2019-2023 | AT4, AT4X, Base, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation, Pro, SLE, SLT | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
- Yukon | 2021-2023 | AT4, Denali, Denali Ultimate, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
- Yukon XL | 2021-2023 | AT4, Denali, Denali Ultimate, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Actuator, Front Drive Axle Shifter/Lock; 4WD Actuator
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 85739453
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Canyon | 2023 | AT4, AT4X, Denali, Elevation | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
- Sierra 2500 HD | 2020-2024 | AT4, AT4X, Base, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Pro, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
- Sierra 3500 HD | 2020-2024 | AT4, Base, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Pro, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
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- Other Name: Actuator, Front Drive Axle; 4WD Actuator; Actuator; Actuator, Front Drive Axle Shifter/Lock
- Position: Front
Fits the following GMC Models:
- C1500 | 1988-1996 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX, Sierra Special | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- C1500 Suburban | 1992-1996 | Base, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- C2500 | 1988-1996 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- C2500 Suburban | 1992-1996 | Base, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- C3500 | 1988-1996 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- K1500 | 1988-1996 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLS, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX, Sierra Special, Sierra Sport | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- K1500 Suburban | 1992-1996 | Base, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- K2500 | 1988-1996 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- K2500 Suburban | 1992-1996 | Base, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- K3500 | 1988-1996 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Actuator, Front Drive Axle Shifter/Lock; 4WD Actuator
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 23243764
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 1500 | 2019-2023 | AT4, AT4X, Base, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation, Pro, SLE, SLT | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
- Yukon | 2021-2023 | AT4, Denali, Denali Ultimate, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
- Yukon XL | 2021-2023 | AT4, Denali, Denali Ultimate, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Q: How to replace the 4WD Actuator Encoder Motor on GMC Canyon?
A: The vehicle needs to be properly raised before starting the replacement of the Transfer Case Encoder Motor. The encoder motor requires disconnecting both its electrical connector and vent hose. Remove the encoder motor mounting bolts and pull out the encoder motor while simultaneously taking out the O-ring seal from the transfer case. Discard the old O-ring seal. When installing the new encoder motor avoid rotating the transfer case actuator shaft to neutral position by hand since the encoder motor will not be used. Use clean transfer case fluid to lubricate the new O-ring seal before placing it into the transfer case where the encoder motor rests flat against it. The encoder motor should be positioned toward the actuator shaft position while encoder motor mounting bolts and heated oxygen sensor bracket get installed with 22 Nm (16 lb ft) of torque. After both reconnection steps are complete, the vehicle can be lowered to the ground.