Hummer H2. Manual - part 2103

Tighten: Tighten the jam nut to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).

TIE ROD REPLACEMENT - INNER 

Tools Required 

J 34028 Inner Tie Rod Wrench. See Special Tools and Equipment . 

Removal Procedure 

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.  

2. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and 

Underbody.  

3. Remove the outer tie rod ends. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement - Outer . 

Fig. 7: Inner Tie Rods Ends 

 

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4. Remove the inner tie rod ends using theJ 34028 . See Special Tools and Equipment .  

Installation Procedure 

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Remove all traces of the oil, grease, or other contaminants.  

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Clean the threads of the tie rod with denatured alcohol or the equivalent and allow to dry.  

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Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 or Canadian P/N 10953488 to the threads of the tie rod.  

Fig. 8: Inner Tie Rods Ends 
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IMPORTANT: Perform the following procedure before installing the new tie rod ends.

 

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1. Install the inner tie rod to the relay rod. 

Tighten: Using theJ 34028 tighten the tie rod to 100 N.m (74 lb ft). See Special Tools and Equipment . 

2. Install the outer tie rod assemblies. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement - Outer .  

3. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and 

Underbody.  

4. Lower the vehicle.  

5. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.  

IDLER ARM REPLACEMENT 

Tools Required 

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J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller. See Special Tools and Equipment .  

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J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm). See Special Tools and Equipment .  

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J 29194 Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm). See Special Tools and Equipment .  

Removal Procedure 

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.  

2. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and 

Underbody.  

3. Remove the idler arm ball stud nut. 

Do not reuse the idler arm ball stud nut. 

4. Remove the idler arm from the relay rod using the J 24319-B . See Special Tools and Equipment . 

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

NOTE:

Do not attempt to free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or wedge type tool, 
because seal or bushing damage could result. Use the proper tool to separate 
all ball joints.

 

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Fig. 9: View Of Idler Arm 
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5. Remove the idler arm frame bolts and the nuts.  

6. Remove the idler arm from the vehicle.  

Installation Procedure 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 STEERING Steering Linkage (Non-Rack & Pinion) - Hummer H2