Hummer H2. Manual — part 2147

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

7. Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 16: Lower Intermediate Shaft
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the vehicle.

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

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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2004 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - Hummer H2

3. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear input shaft pinch bolt.

Tighten: Tighten the lower intermediate shaft the power steering gear input shaft pinch bolt to 47 N.m
(35 lb ft).

Fig. 17: Upper Intermediate Shaft & Lower Intermediate Shaft
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2004 Hummer H2

2004 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - Hummer H2

4. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft.

5. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

Tighten: Tighten the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb
ft).

Fig. 18: Inserting J 42640 To Lock Steering Column
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

6. Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.

STEERING COLUMN ACCIDENT DAMAGE INSPECTION

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2004 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - Hummer H2

Fig. 19: Inspecting Capsule On Steering Column Bracket Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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Vehicles involved in accidents involving the following conditions may also have a damaged or
misaligned steering column:

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Frame damage

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Major body or sheet metal damage

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Where the steering column has been impacted

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Where supplemental inflatable restraint systems deployed

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Inspect the capsules on the steering column bracket assembly. All capsules must be securely seated in the
bracket slots and inspected for any loose conditions when pushed or pulled by hand.

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Observe how the bracket is attached to the jacket assembly.

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If the capsules are not securely seated and the bracket is bolted to the jacket assembly, replace only
the bracket.

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If the capsules are not securely seated and the bracket is welded to the jacket assembly, replace
only the jacket assembly.

2004 Hummer H2

2004 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - Hummer H2