Hummer H3. Manual — part 967

2. Position the second pinion gear between the differential side gear directly opposite of

the first gear.

3. Rotate the differential side gears until the pinion gears are directly opposite the

opening in the differential case.

4. Install the thrust washers.

Rotate the pinion gears toward the differential case opening in order to permit the
sliding in of the thrust washers.

5. Install the pinion gear shaft.

6. Install the new pinion gear shaft lock bolt.

Tighten: Tighten the new pinion shaft lock bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - H3

Fig. 90: Ring Gear & Differential Case
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. Install the ring gear onto the differential case.

IMPORTANT: The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case

must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring
gear.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - H3

8. Install the new ring gear bolts.

Hand start each bolt to ensure that the ring gear is properly installed to the differential case.

9. Tighten the ring gear bolts. Tighten the ring gear bolts alternately and in stages, gradually

pulling the ring gear onto the differential case.

Tighten: Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).

IMPORTANT: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - H3

Fig. 91: Installing Differential Side Bearing
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

10. Install the differential side bearings by performing the following steps:

1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-2 in the case on the side

opposite the bearing installation.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - H3