Hummer H3. Manual — part 1005

Fig. 85: Installing Differential Side Bearings
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1. For the 8.6 inch, install the differential side bearings by doing the following:

1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-4 , 8.6 inch axle in the case

on the side opposite the bearing installation.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - H3

2. Install the J 21784 , 8. See Special Tools.6 inch axle (2) and the J 8092 (1) onto the

differential case bearing as shown.

3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 21784 or the J 29710 and the J 8092 . See

Special Tools.

2. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement.

REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Drain the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement.

Fig. 86: View Of Propeller Shaft
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2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - H3

3. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .

Fig. 87: View Of Rear Leaf Spring Park Brake Cable Retaining Bolt
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4. Remove the retaining bolt for the park brake cables at the leaf springs.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - H3

Fig. 88: View Of Park Brake Cable At Cable Bracket & Park Brake Lever
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5. Remove the park brake cables from the actuators. Left side shown, right side similar.

For the left brake cable, refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left
Side .

For the right park brake cable, refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement -
Right Side .

IMPORTANT: In the following service procedure, just remove the park

brake cables from the actuators. The entire park brake
cables DO NOT have to be removed.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - H3