Hummer H3. Manual — part 152

Fig. 250: View Of Mounting Bracket To Frame Bolts
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60. Remove the differential carrier assembly bushing to frame bolts ONLY.

61. Position the differential carrier assembly forward.

62. Secure the pinion yoke, in order to prevent the differential carrier from rotating.

63. Remove the exhaust seal. Refer to Exhaust Seal Replacement .

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Fig. 251: View Of Transmission Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt
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64. Remove the bolt (2) securing the transmission oil cooler pipe bracket to the right side of the

engine oil pan rail (automatic only).

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2006 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L52) - H3

Fig. 252: View Of Inspection Plug
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65. Remove the inspection plug (3) from the transmission (1) (M30 only).

66. Mark the torque converter to flexplate/flywheel orientation to ensure proper realignment

(M30 only).

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Fig. 253: View Of Service Slot Plug
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67. Remove the service slot plug.

68. Repeat the following steps for all 3 torque converter bolts (automatic only):

1. Rotate the harmonic balancer center bolt clockwise ONLY, in order to access the

torque converter bolt through the service slot.

2. Remove the torque converter bolt using one of the following:

18 mm crowfoot wrench

Short T50 TORX bit

2006 Hummer H3

2006 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L52) - H3