Hummer H2. Manual — part 2126

Fig. 48: Placing Second Mark On Steering Gear Housing
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5. Measure back counterclockwise 13 mm (1/2 in).

6. Place a second mark (2) on the steering gear housing (1).

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2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2

Fig. 49: Using J 42882 & Torque Wrench To Turn Adjuster Nut Assembly Counterclockwise
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7. Using J 42882 and a torque wrench, turn the adjuster nut assembly (1) counterclockwise 15-25 degrees to

align the hole (2) in the adjuster nut assembly (1) with the second mark (4) on the steering gear housing
(3). See Special Tools and Equipment .

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2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2

Fig. 50: Tightening Coupling Shield Retainer & Lock Nut Using J 43435 & Torque Wrench
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8. Install the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut.

9. Hold the adjuster nut assembly in position to maintain alignment of the marks.

10. Tighten the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut using J 43435 and a torque wrench.

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2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2

Tighten: Tighten the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut to 109 N.m (80 lb ft).

11. To adjust the pitman shaft, refer to Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (670

Gear) .

PITMAN SHAFT OVER-CENTER PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT - OFF VEHICLE (670 GEAR)

Fig. 51: Rotating Stub Shaft Back & Forth To Drain Power Steering Fluid
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1. Rotate the stub shaft (3) back and forth to drain the power steering fluid.

2. Loosen the adjuster lock nut (4).

2004 Hummer H2

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2