Hummer H3. Manual — part 1622

3. Remove the tilt lever.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 27: View Of Tilt Lever In Steering Column
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1. Align the tilt lever in the steering column.

2. Install the tilt lever bolt.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 1 N.m (9 lb in).

3. Install the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement.

STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.

2. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover

using anti-rotation pin J 42640 .

3. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint

Steering Wheel Module Replacement .

4. Make alignment marks in order to note the relationship between the steering wheel and the

steering shaft.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

Fig. 28: View Of Steering Wheel, Electrical Connectors & Nut
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5. Loosen the steering wheel nut 2 complete rotations.

6. Carefully pull on the steering wheel until it comes loose from the steering column.

7. Remove the steering wheel nut (2).

8. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column using caution to guide the electrical

connectors (1,3) through it without damaging them.

Installation Procedure

NOTE:

Improper alignment of the steering wheel to the steering column
shaft will cause vehicle damage. In order to prevent vehicle

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

Fig. 29: Aligning Steering Wheel
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1. If installing a new steering wheel perform the following:

1. Ensure the front wheels are still set in the straight-ahead position.

2. Position the steering wheel near the steering shaft with the arrow (1) at the 12 o'clock

position.

damage, ensure that the steering wheel is properly indexed to the
steering column before tightening the steering wheel nut.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3