Hummer H3. Manual — part 1616

Fig. 5: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft To Dash Nuts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

5. From inside the vehicle, install the steering column nuts at the upper intermediate steering

shaft pass-through.

Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.

Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

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

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

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. 6: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft & Lower Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt at the lower intermediate steering shaft.

Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

8. Remove anti-rotation pin J 42640 .

LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.

NOTE:

The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the
straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the
LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or
intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will
cause improper alignment of some components during
installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3

Fig. 7: Steering Wheel Lock Tool
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

using anti-rotation pin J 42640 .

2007 Hummer H3

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - H3