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I'm assuming you have the NP8 option and not the NR4 AWD option. If so we have tested encoder motors on the shelf for $115 shipped in the lower 48 States.
Don't get hosed....the encoder sensor is about $65, removed the encoder motor, take the screws out to split in half, replace the sensor. One hour job tops.