Hummer H2. Manual - part 2106

5. Tighten the steering linkage installer in order to seat the tapers. 

Tighten: Tighten the steering linkage installer to 54 N.m (40 lb ft). 

6. Remove the J 29193 or the J 29194 . See Special Tools and Equipment .  

7. Install the new pitman arm prevailing torque nut.  

8. Install the new idler arm prevailing torque nut. 

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

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

10. Install the steering dampener to the relay rod. Refer to Steering Damper Replacement .  

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

Underbody.  

12. Lower the vehicle.  

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

STEERING DAMPER 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 .  

Removal Procedure 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

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

  

Fig. 17: Steering Damper Ball Stud Nut 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with safety stands. 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 ball stud nut. 

Do not reuse the nut. 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

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

  

Fig. 18: Removing Steering Damper Ball Stud From Relay Rod Using J 24319-B 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

4. Remove the steering damper ball stud from the relay rod using the J 24319-B . See Special Tools and 

Equipment . 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

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

  

Fig. 19: Steering Damper Ball Stud Nut 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

5. Remove the steering damper mounting bolt and the nut. 

Do not reuse the bolt or nut. 

6. Remove the steering damper from the vehicle.  

7. Inspect the steering damper for leaks and damage.  

Installation Procedure 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

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