Hummer H3. Manual — part 1627

Fig. 44: View Of Steering Column
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

6. Remove the steering column bolts.

Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.

7. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.

8. Transfer any parts as needed.

Installation Procedure

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

1. Install the steering column to the vehicle.

2. Perform the following procedure before installing the steering column bolts:

1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.

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

3. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488).

Fig. 45: View Of Steering Column
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

3. Install the steering column bolts.

Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. 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™.

5. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt. Refer to Upper Intermediate Steering

Shaft Replacement

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

6. Connect any electrical connectors as needed.

7. Install the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket

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

8. Remove anti-rotation pin J 42640 .

9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR OR STEERING SHAFT LOWER BEARING
REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.

2. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

NOTE:

The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the
straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the
LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or
intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will
cause improper alignment of some components during
installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

Fig. 46: Removing/Installing Sensor Retainer
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Remove the steering wheel position sensor retainer from the steering shaft.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3