Hummer H2. Manual — part 2133

21. Install the pitman shaft seals and bearing. Refer to Pitman Shaft Seals and Bearing Replacement - Off

Vehicle (700 Gear) .

22. To adjust the steering gear; refer to one of the following procedures:

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Worm Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (700 Gear)

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Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (670 Gear)

PITMAN SHAFT SEALS AND BEARING REPLACEMENT - OFF VEHICLE (700 GEAR)

Tools Required

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J 6278 Pitman Shaft Bearing Remover and Installer. See Special Tools and Equipment .

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J 4245 Internal Snap Ring Pliers. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Disassembly Procedure

steering gear housing.

2004 Hummer H2

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2

Fig. 74: Removing Pitman Arm & Pitman Shaft Boot From Steering Gear
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Remove the pitman shaft and the side cover. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover

Replacement - Off Vehicle (700 Gear) .

2. Remove the pitman arm (3) from the steering gear (1).

3. Remove the pitman shaft boot (2).

2004 Hummer H2

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2

Fig. 75: Installing Retaining Ring Using J 4245 (700 Gear)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Remove the dust seal (1).

5. Remove the retaining ring using the J 4245 . See Special Tools and Equipment .

2004 Hummer H2

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2

Fig. 76: Prying Backup Washer & Double Lip Seal From Steering Gear Housing
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

6. Use a screwdriver to pry the backup washer (3) and the double lip seal (2) from the steering gear housing

(1).

7. Inspect the steering gear housing (1) for burrs.

IMPORTANT: Use care not to score the steering gear housing bore when prying out the

seals and the washers.

2004 Hummer H2

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2