The Magna Powertrain (MP) 1625/1626 RPO NQF transfer case features a 3 mode shift control
switch located on the instrument panel. When the ignition is in the RUN position, the transfer case
shift control module monitors the transfer case shift control switch to determine if the driver
desires a new mode/range position. At a single press of the transfer case shift control switch, the
lamp of the new desired position will begin flashing to inform the driver that the transfer case
shift control module has received the request for a new mode/range position. The lamp continues
to flash until all shifting criteria has been met and the new mode/range position has been engaged.
Once the new mode/range position is fully active, the switch indicator for the new position will
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remain ON constantly. In the event that the transfer case shift control module can not or will not
complete the shift, the indicator returns to the previously selected position; this is a Transfer Case
Shift Control Switch Indicator Flashes, then Returns to Previous Mode condition.
The MP 1625/1626 transfer case provides the driver with 4 manual mode/range positions:
2HI - 2 Wheel Drive high range
4HI - 4 Wheel Drive high range
4LO - 4 Wheel Drive low range, 2.68:1 gear ratio reduction
NEUTRAL
The driver may choose to select any of these mode/range positions while driving the vehicle.
However, the transfer case will not allow a shift into or out of 4LO unless the following criteria
has been met:
The ignition switch is in RUN.
The automatic transmission is in PARK or NEUTRAL.
The vehicle speed is below 5 km/h (3 mph).
This transfer case also has a NEUTRAL position. A shift to the NEUTRAL position allows the
vehicle to be towed without rotating the transmission output shaft. NEUTRAL position may be
obtained only if the following criteria has been met:
The ignition switch is in RUN.
The automatic transmission is in PARK or NEUTRAL.
The vehicle speed is below 5 km/h (3 mph).
The transfer case is in 2HI mode.
Once these conditions have been met, press and hold both the 2HI and 4LO buttons for 10
seconds. When the system completes the shift to NEUTRAL, the red NEUTRAL lamp will
illuminate.
A shift to the NEUTRAL position allows the vehicle to be towed without rotating the
transmission output shaft. In the NEUTRAL position, the rear propeller shaft rotates the transfer
case rear output shaft, in turn rotating the oil pump, thus providing constant lubrication during
towing. This NEUTRAL position is a 4WD NEUTRAL, meaning the front and rear outputs of the
transfer case are engaged as though in 4HI. With a disengaged front axle, there is no power flow
to the front wheels, thus allowing towing with the front wheels off the ground or flat towing
without driveline binding.
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The NQF transfer case is available in 2 variations, depending on the engine and transmission
configurations. The variations allow the transfer case to handle different torque loads. When
servicing the transfer case, it is important to understand which variation is being serviced because
of the difference in parts.
MP 1625/1626 Variations
All Canadian MP1625 Transfer Cases will be equipped with the 2300 series round pin chain.
Additional differences in these models are listed below:
MP1625: The input shaft seal is a single lip seal used only with dry cavity adapters
MP1626: The input shaft seal is a dual lip seal used specifically for the MW7 which has a
wet cavity adapter. These seals are also used for the MYD in order to retain a common part
number for this model.
2WD Mode Power Flow
Model
Transmission
Input
Shaft
Output
Shaft
Chain
Size
Chain
Series
Hi/Low
Planetary Application
MP 1625
Heavy
Duty
(HD)
MYD - 6L90
29T
Spline
31T
Spline
7/16 X
1.5 in
9600
Series
Rocker
Pin
Chain
5 Pinion
K2
MP 1626
Super
Heavy
Duty
(SHD)
MYD - 6L90
MW7 -
Allison
29T
Spline
31T
Spline
7/16 X
1.5 in
2300
Series
Round
Pin
Chain
5 Pinion
K2, K3
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Fig. 55: View Of 2WD Mode Power Flow
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
The transfer case is shifted by an encoder motor (9) on the control actuator shaft. The control
actuator shaft rotates the 2/4 wheel drive actuator cam (10) and moves the high/low range shift
fork (12) or the 2/4 wheel drive mode shift fork (8). Depending on the selected mode or range,
the shift forks move either the high/low clutch (4) for the high/low range planetary assembly (3)
or the synchronizer sleeve (6) for the 2/4 wheel drive mode. In 2WD mode, the engine power
from the transmission (1) is delivered to the input shaft (2). The engagement teeth on the inside of
the input shaft (2) are engaged to the outer teeth on the high/low clutch (4). The high/low clutch
(4) is slip splined to rear output shaft (5). The engine power flows from the high/low clutch (4) to
the rear output shaft (5) and delivered to rear propeller shaft (7).
4HI Mode Power Flow
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