Hummer H2. Manual - part 2128

Fig. 55: Pitman Shaft Assembly (700 Gear) 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

6. Loosen the adjuster lock nut (1).  

7. Remove the bolts (2).  

8. Remove the nut.  

 

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2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2

  

9. Rotate the stub shaft (6) using a 12-point socket to center the steering gear (7). 

10. Remove the following items as an assembly: 

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The side cover (8)  

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The gasket (3)  

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The pitman shaft (4)  

11. Remove the pitman shaft (4) from the side cover (8).  

Assembly Procedure 

IMPORTANT: When removing the pitman shaft assembly, the pitman arm and its 

components may fall from the steering gear housing. Support the pitman 
arm and its components while removing the pitman shaft assembly.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 56: Pitman Shaft Assembly (700 Gear) 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

1. Screw the pitman shaft (4) to the side cover (8) until it fully seats to the side cover (8).  

2. Install the adjuster lock nut (1). Do not tighten the adjuster lock nut (1) until the pitman shaft adjustment 

is completed.  

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2

  

3. Install the pitman shaft assembly (4) and the side cover (8) to the steering gear housing (7). 

4. Install the bolts (2). 

Tighten: Tighten the bolts (2) to 60 N.m (45 lb ft). 

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - Hummer H2