Hummer H2. Manual - part 2104

Fig. 10: View Of Idler Arm 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

1. Position the idler arm on the frame. 

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

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

  

2. Install the frame bolts and the nuts to the idler arm. 

Tighten: Tighten the frame bolts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft). 

3. Install the relay rod to the idler arm ball stud. 

Ensure the seal is on the stud. 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

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

  

Fig. 11: Seating Relay Rod Tapers 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

4. Use the J 29193 or the J 29194 in order to seat the tapers. See Special Tools and Equipment . 

Tighten: Tighten the J 29193 or the J 29194 to 54 N.m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers. See Special 
Tools and Equipment . 

5. Install the new idler arm ball stud prevailing torque nut to the idler arm ball stud. 

Tighten: Tighten the nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft). 

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

Underbody.  

7. Lower the vehicle.  

8. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.  

RELAY ROD 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 steering damper from the relay rod. Refer to Steering Damper Replacement .  

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

 

2004 Hummer H2 

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

  

Fig. 12: Idler Arm Ball Stud Nut 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

5. Remove the idler arm ball stud nut. Do not reuse the nut. 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

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