Hummer H3. Manual — part 900

Fig. 23: Checking Inboard Stroke Position
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14. Check the inboard stroke position.

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2007 Driveline/Axle Wheel Drive Shafts - H3

Fig. 24: View Of Drive Axle Large Seal Retaining Clamp
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15. Install a new large retaining clamp. Crimp the large retaining clamp using the pliers J 35566

(1). See Special Tools.

Tighten: Tighten the large retaining clamp to 176 N.m (130 lb ft).

16. Fully stroke the D/O joint several times to disperse the grease.

17. Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Wheel Drive Shafts - H3

WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT OUTER JOINT AND BOOT REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Plier. See Special Tools.

J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers. See Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

Fig. 25: View Of Driveshaft Retaining Clamps
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IMPORTANT: When replacing the outer seal you MUST replace the inner

2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Wheel Drive Shafts - H3

1. Remove the inner seal. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement.

2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the large retaining clamp (3) located at the C/V joint (4).

Discard the large retaining clamp.

3. Use a hand grinder to cut through the small retaining clamp (1) on the small end of the outer

seal (2).

Discard the small retaining clamp.

Fig. 26: View Of Outer Seal & C/V Joint
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seal.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage the outer race while using the hand grinder.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Wheel Drive Shafts - H3