Hummer H2. Manual - part 860

Fig. 39: Rear Axle Housing Cover & Gasket 
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1. Install the gasket (3) and the rear axle housing cover. 

2. Install the jounce hose bracket with a new bolt (1) and the new brake pipe/harness bracket stud (2) in their 

proper locations. Do not tighten. 

3. Install the remaining new rear axle housing cover bolts. 

Tighten: Tighten all the rear axle housing cover bolts in a crosswise pattern to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the rear axle housing cover bolts.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 40: Brake Pipe/Harness Bracket & Nut 
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4. Install the brake pipe/harness bracket and nut to the stud. 

Tighten: Tighten the nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft). 

5. Fill the rear axle. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle .  

6. Lower the vehicle.  

REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT 

Removal Procedure 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 41: Pinion Shaft Locking Bolt 
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1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.  

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

Wheels.  

3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.  

4. Remove the rear cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .  

5. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement - Rear in Anti-lock 

Brake System.  

6. Remove the pinion shaft lock bolt. 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 42: Pinion Shaft 
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7. Remove the pinion shaft. 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2