Hummer H3. Manual — part 1239

Fig. 18: Positioning Lower Control Arm Washer Shoulder (4WD)
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3. Install the washer (front bolt only) with the shoulder facing the control arm.

4. Install the lower control arm nuts. Do not tighten.

5. Install the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement.

6. Install the torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement.

7. Install the shock absorber through bolt and nut. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.

8. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link

Replacement.

9. Lower the vehicle.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2007 Hummer H3

2007 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - H3

10. With the vehicle at ride height, tighten the lower control arm nuts.

Tighten:

1. Tighten the rear nut to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).

2. Tighten the front nut to 165 N.m (122 lb ft).

FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 41805 Ball Joint Remover/Installer. See Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front drive axle, if equipped. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly

Replacement .

2. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.

IMPORTANT: The fasteners must be tightened in sequence. Tighten the

rear nut first then the front nut.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - H3

Fig. 19: View Of Rear Bushing
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3. Before removing the bushing, measure and record the distance from the bushing flange to

the bracket. This will be the distance that the new bushing will be installed to.

Fig. 20: Identifying J 41805
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4. Using the J 41805 (1), remove the rear bushing.

Installation Procedure

2007 Hummer H3

2007 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - H3

Fig. 21: Identifying J 41805
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1. Using the J 41805 (1), install the rear bushing.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - H3