Hummer H2. Manual — part 973

46. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup by turning the forcing screw clockwise.

Fig. 90: Installing J 45755-3, J 45755-4, Forcing Screw, Bearing & Washers Over Differential
Carrier Assembly
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47. Install the J 45755-3 (2), J 45755-4 (3), and the forcing screw, bearing and the washers (1) over the

differential carrier assembly bushing as shown.

48. Remove the differential carrier assembly bushing using the J 45755 . See Special Tools and

Equipment .

DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLE

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Tools Required

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J 22888-D Side Bearing Remover Kit. See Special Tools and Equipment .

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J 36597 Side Bearing Puller Pilot - 9.25 in Axle

1. Remove the differential side bearing by performing the following steps:

1. Place the differential case in a vise.

Fig. 91: Removing Differential Side Bearings
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2. Install the J 22888-20A (2) and the J 36597 (1) as shown. See Special Tools and Equipment .

3. Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A .

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2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2

2. Remove the differential assembly from the vise.

Fig. 92: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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IMPORTANT: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.

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3. Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.

Fig. 93: Removing Ring Gear From Differential Case
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4. Remove the ring gear from the differential case.

Drive the ring gear off with a brass drift if necessary.

NOTE:

Do not pry the ring gear from the differential case. Prying the ring gear
from the differential case may cause damage to the ring gear and/or the
differential case.

2004 Hummer H2

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2