Hummer H3. Manual — part 959

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly

Replacement.

3. Remove the drive pinion from the axle. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear

Replacement.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - H3

Fig. 63: Removing Inner Pinion Bearing Using Hydraulic Press
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Press the bearing off of the pinion using the J 22912-B . See Special Tools.

5. Remove the shim.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - H3

Fig. 64: Removing Outer Pinion Bearing Cup
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

6. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup from the axle housing using a hammer and a brass drift

in the slots provided. Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the
other in order to work the cups out of the housing evenly.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - H3

Fig. 65: Removing Inner Pinion Bearing Cup
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. Remove the inner pinion bearing cup from the axle housing using a hammer and a brass drift

in the slots provided. Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the
other in order to work the cups out of the housing evenly.

Installation Procedure

2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - H3