Shift Motor - Description

DESCRIPTION





The shift motor (3) is an electromechanical device consisting of a DC permanent magnet motor and a position holding brake. The shift motors' overall function is to move and lock a gear that moves the range fork and clutch lever found in the transfer case. This allows the transfer case to be shifted electrically to multiple operating positions (4WD AUTO and 4WD LOW. The operating current of the shift motor under stall conditions is 30 amps maximum at 72° F with 13.5 volts, at the motor leads.