Hummer H3. Manual — part 1618

Fig. 11: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft & Lower Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt.

Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

8. Remove anti-rotation pin J 42640 .

STEERING COLUMN ACCIDENT DAMAGE INSPECTION

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2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

Inspection Procedure

Fig. 12: Inspecting Capsules On Steering Column Bracket Assembly
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Inspect the capsules on the steering column bracket assembly. All capsules must be securely
seated in the bracket slots and inspected for any loose conditions when pushed or pulled by
hand.

Observe how the bracket is attached to the jacket assembly.

If the capsules are not securely seated and the bracket is bolted to the jacket assembly,
replace only the bracket.

If the capsules are not securely seated and the bracket is welded to the jacket assembly,

NOTE:

Vehicles involved in accidents that result in any of the
following kinds of damage or situations, may also have a
damaged or misaligned steering column:

Frame damage

Major body damage

Sheet metal damage

If the steering column has been impacted

If the supplemental inflatable restraints system was
deployed

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2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

replace only the jacket assembly.

Fig. 13: Inspecting Jacket Assembly Collapse
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Inspect for jacket assembly collapse by measuring the distance from the lower edge of the
upper jacket to a defined point on the lower jacket. Replace the jacket assembly if the
measured dimensions are not within specifications.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

Fig. 14: Inspecting Steering Shaft For Sheared Injected Plastic
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Visually inspect the steering shaft for sheared injected plastic (1). If the steering shaft shows
sheared plastic, replace the steering shaft.

Any frame damage that could cause a bent steering shaft must have the steering shaft runout
checked. Using a dial indicator at the lower end of the steering shaft, rotate the steering
wheel. The runout must not exceed 1.60 mm (0.06 in).

STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Left Hand

Drive) or Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Right Hand Drive) .

NOTE:

Before the shaft is rotated, remove the inflatable restraint coil
assembly from the steering column and allow it to hang freely.
Failure to do so may damage the coil assembly.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3