Hummer H2. Manual - part 2178

Fig. 19: Installing Washers 
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3. Install the washers with the shoulder facing the arm. 

4. Install the lower control arm retaining nuts. 

Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 175 N.m (129 lb ft). 

5. Connect lower ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.  

6. Install the new nut to the lower ball joint stud. 

Tighten: Tighten the nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft). 

7. Install the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement .  

8. Install the shock absorber lower nut and bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .  

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Hummer H2

  

9. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .  

10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.  

11. Lower the vehicle.  

12. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .  

SPRING BUMPER REPLACEMENT 

Removal Procedure 

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

2. Remove the nut from the spring bumper stud.  

3. Remove the spring bumper.  

Installation Procedure 

1. Install the spring bumper. 

2. Install the nut to the spring bumper stud. 

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

3. Lower the vehicle.  

WHEEL STUD REPLACEMENT 

Tools Required 

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover. See Special Tools and Equipment . 

Removal Procedure 

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

2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels. 

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 20: Removing Wheel Stud From Hub Flange 
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3. Remove the wheel stud from the hub flange using the J 43631 . See Special Tools and Equipment .  

4. Remove the wheel stud from the hub flange.  

Installation Procedure 

1. Install the new stud into the hub flange hole using firm hand pressure. 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 21: Installing The New Stud Into The Hub Flange Hole 
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2. Install 4 washers to the new wheel stud.  

3. Thread a wheel nut onto the new stud with the flat side facing the front hub flange.  

4. Tighten the lug nut until the stud contacts the back of the hub flange.  

5. Remove the wheel nut.  

6. Remove the washers.  

7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.  

8. Remove the safety stands.  

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Hummer H2