Hummer H3. Manual — part 1617

Fig. 8: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft & Lower Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
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3. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt.

Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.

4. Disconnect the upper intermediate steering shaft from the lower intermediate steering shaft.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

Fig. 9: View Of Lower Intermediate Shaft
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5. Remove the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering gear.

Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.

6. Disconnect the lower intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear.

7. Remove the lower intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the lower intermediate steering shaft to the vehicle.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

2. Connect the lower intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear.

3. Perform the following procedure before installing the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt:

1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.

2. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.

3. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or blue, medium

LOCTITE™ 242.

Fig. 10: View Of Lower Intermediate Shaft
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

4. Install the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering gear.

Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

5. Connect the lower intermediate steering shaft to the upper intermediate steering shaft.

6. Perform the following procedure before installing the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt:

1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.

2. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.

3. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or blue, medium

LOCTITE™ 242.

IMPORTANT: Align the plastic insert flat to the flat on the lower

intermediate steering shaft when reinstalling the lower
intermediate steering shaft bolt.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3