Hummer H2. Manual — part 976

Fig. 101: Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
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6. Install the pinion shaft lock bolt.

Tighten: Tighten the pinion shaft lock bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2

Fig. 102: Installing Ring Gear Onto Differential Case
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7. Install the ring gear onto the differential case.

IMPORTANT: The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case must be

clean and free of burrs before installing the ring gear.

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2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2

Fig. 103: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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8. Install the new ring gear bolts.

IMPORTANT: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.

2004 Hummer H2

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2

Hand start each bolt to ensure that the ring gear is properly installed to the differential case.

9. Tighten the new ring gear bolts. Tighten the ring gear bolts alternately and in stages, gradually pulling the

ring gear onto the differential case.

Tighten: Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 138 N.m (102 lb ft).

Fig. 104: Driving The Differential Case Bearing Onto The Case J 8092 & J 22761 (8.25 Inch Axle)

2004 Hummer H2

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2