Hummer H3. Manual — part 1628

Fig. 47: View Of Sensor, Steering Shaft & Bearing Adapter
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4. If reusing the steering wheel position sensor (1), remove it by pulling it straight out from the

IMPORTANT: A new steering wheel position sensor MUST come with a pin

installed. If the pin is not installed, return and reorder the
steering wheel position sensor. Do not apply force to the
steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower
bearing in a sideways direction.

IMPORTANT: When reusing the steering wheel position sensor (1) you

MUST install a pin into it before it is removed from the
steering shaft. By not installing a pin into the steering wheel
position sensor it will cause the sensor to lose its centering
position and MUST be discarded.
Pin diameter must be in the range of 1.0-2.0 mm.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

steering shaft lower bearing (3) until the steering wheel position sensor is almost off of the
steering shaft (2). Install a pin into the steering wheel position sensor before removing it
from the steering shaft (2). Do not remove the pin until the steering wheel position sensor is
re-installed.

5. If replacing the steering wheel position sensor (1), remove it by pulling it straight out from

the steering shaft lower bearing (3) and off of the steering shaft.

6. Release and remove the steering shaft lower bearing (3) from the steering shaft (2).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 48: Installing Sensor Onto Steering Shaft & Bearing Adapter
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1. Install the steering shaft lower bearing (3) onto the steering shaft (2). The steering shaft

lower bearing MUST be seated into the steering column jacket and locked in place.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

2. If reusing the steering wheel position sensor, with the pin still installed, align it onto the

steering shaft (2) and into the steering shaft lower bearing (3).

3. Align the steering wheel position sensor onto the steering shaft (2) and into the steering shaft

lower bearing (3).

4. Connect any electrical connectors as needed.

5. Remove the pin from the steering wheel position sensor.

Fig. 49: Removing/Installing Sensor Retainer
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IMPORTANT: If installing a new steering wheel position sensor it will come

pre-centered. Do NOT remove the pin until after installation
is complete.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

6. Install the steering wheel position sensor retainer onto the steering shaft and into the steering

shaft lower bearing.

7. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.

STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CENTERING

Removal Procedure

1. Verify the type of steering wheel position sensor.

IMPORTANT: Identify the type of steering wheel position sensor from the

illustrations shown BEFORE removing the sensor from the
steering column. Once you have identified the steering wheel
position sensor, follow the instructions listed in the removal
procedure.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3