Hummer H3. Manual — part 1589

Fig. 25: View Of Boot Clamp And Rack & Pinion Boot
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4. Remove the inner steering gear boot clamp (1) from the steering gear boot (3) and discard

it.

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2007 STEERING Power Steering - H3

Fig. 26: Identifying Rack & Pinion Boot & Breather Tube
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5. Remove the steering gear boot (1) from the steering gear.

Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT:

Prior to removing the steering gear boot breather tube or
the steering gear boot, mark the location of the breather
tube on the steering gear.

After removing the boot, inspect the inner tie rod for
evidence of corrosion or contamination. If none is
evident, continue with the repair. If corrosion or
contamination is evident, replace the steering gear.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Power Steering - H3

Fig. 27: Rack & Pinion Gear Assembly, Boot & Inner Tie Rod Assembly
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1. Prior to installing the steering gear boot, apply grease to the rack and pinion inner tie rod

(2) and the steering gear (1) and place the inner steering gear boot clamp loosely on the
steering gear boot.

2. Install the steering gear boot (3) onto the rack and pinion inner tie rod (2).

3. Install the steering gear boot breather tube while aligning the it with the mark made during

removal and the molded nipple of the steering gear boot.

4. Move the steering gear boot onto the steering gear (1) until it is seated securely in the

steering gear assembly groove.

IMPORTANT: The steering gear boot (3) must not be twisted, puckered or

out of shape in any way. If the steering gear boot (3) is not
shaped properly, adjust it by hand before installing the
steering gear boot clamps.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Power Steering - H3

Fig. 28: Using J 22610 To Install Boot Clamp
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5. Crimp the new inner steering gear boot clamp (1) using pliers J 22610 . See Special Tools.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Power Steering - H3