Hummer H2. Manual - part 1797

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J 43690 Rod Bearing Checking Tool. See Special Tools and Equipment .  

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J 43690-100 Rod Bearing Checking Tool - Adapter Kit. See Special Tools and Equipment .  

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J 45059 Angle Meter. See Special Tools and Equipment .  

Cleaning Procedure 

Fig. 372: View Of Crankshaft 
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1. Clean the crankshaft with solvent.  

2. Thoroughly clean all oil passages and inspect for restrictions or burrs. 

IMPORTANT: Use care when handling the crankshaft. Avoid damage to the bearing 

surfaces or the lobes of the crankshaft position reluctor ring. Damage to 
the teeth of the crankshaft position reluctor ring may effect On-Board 
Diagnostics (OBD) II system performance.

CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Cautions and Notices.

 

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3. Dry the crankshaft with compressed air.  

Inspection Procedure 

Fig. 373: View Of Crankshaft 
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1. Perform a visual inspection of the crankshaft for damage.  

2. Inspect the crankshaft position (CKP) reluctor ring lobes for damage. 

IMPORTANT: The reluctor ring teeth should not have imperfections on the rising or 

falling edges. 
Imperfections of the reluctor ring teeth may effect OBD II system 
performance.

 

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Fig. 374: Crankshaft Inspection Areas 
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3. Inspect the crankshaft journals for wear (1). 

Journals should be smooth with no signs of scoring, wear, or damage. 

4. Inspect the crankshaft journals for grooves or scoring (2).  

5. Inspect the crankshaft journals for scratches or wear (3).  

6. Inspect the crankshaft journals for pitting or imbedded bearing material (4). 

 

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Fig. 375: Crankshaft Key, Keyway & Threaded Hole 
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7. Inspect the crankshaft key (122), keyway (1), and threaded hole (2) for damage. 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L - Hummer H2