Hummer H3. Manual — part 1615

Fig. 2: Steering Wheel Lock Tool
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2. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover

using anti-rotation pin J 42640 .

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

Fig. 3: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft & Lower Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt at the lower intermediate steering shaft.

Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

Fig. 4: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft To Dash Nuts
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4. From inside the vehicle, remove the steering column nuts at the upper intermediate steering

shaft pass-through.

Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.

5. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.

IMPORTANT: Note the direction of intermediate steering shaft bolt for

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

6. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering column.

7. Disconnect the upper intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

1. Connect the upper intermediate steering shaft to the steering column.

2. Perform the following procedure before installing the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt:

1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.

2. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.

3. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or blue, medium

LOCTITE™ 242.

3. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering column.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).

4. Install the steering column in the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.

installation. It must be installed in the same direction it was
removed.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

IMPORTANT: The upper intermediate steering shaft bolt must be installed

in the same direction it was removed or the it will contact the
steering column housing.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3