Hummer H2. Manual - part 2125

6. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - 

Lower in Steering Wheel and Column.  

7. Remove the caps or plugs from the steering gear and hoses.  

8. Install the hoses to the steering gear. 

Tighten: Tighten the hoses fittings to 28 N.m (21 lb ft). 

9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .  

WORM THRUST BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT - OFF VEHICLE (700 GEAR) 

Tools Required 

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J 42882 Adjuster Nut Socket. See Special Tools and Equipment .  

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J 43435 Adjuster Lock Nut Wrench  

 

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2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 45: Removing Coupling Shield Retainer & Lock Nut From Steering Gear Housing 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

1. Rotate the stub shaft back and forth in order to drain the power steering fluid.  

2. Remove the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut from the steering gear housing using J 43435 and a 

torque wrench. 

 

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2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 46: Turning Adjuster Nut Assembly Clockwise Using J 42882 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

3. Turn the adjuster nut assembly (1) clockwise using J 42882 until the adjuster nut assembly (1) and the 

thrust support assembly (2) are firmly bottomed in the steering gear housing (3). See Special Tools and 
Equipment . 

Tighten: Tighten the adjuster nut assembly (1) to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

 

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2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 47: Placing Index Mark On Steering Gear Housing 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

4. Place an index mark (1) on the steering gear housing (4) parallel with one of the holes (3) in the adjuster 

nut assembly (2). 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2