Electric Shift Motor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda B4000, 2002 Mazda B4000, 2002 Mazda B3000, 2001 Mazda B4000, and 2001 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The motor assembly and connector, mounted externally on the transfer case cover, drives an electric shift cam which moves the lockup fork and the reduction fork assembly within the transfer case between the 4WD HIGH, 4WD LOW and 2WD positions.