Hummer H2. Manual - part 861

Fig. 43: Rear Axle Shaft Housing & Components 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

8. Push the flange of the axle shaft (1) toward the differential.  

9. Remove the C-lock (4) from the button end of the axle shaft (1). 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 44: Rear Axle Housing 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

10. Remove the axle shaft from the housing.  

Installation Procedure 

IMPORTANT: When removing the axle shaft, do not rotate the shaft. Rotating the shaft 

will misalign the gears. Misaligning the gears will make assembly difficult.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 45: Rear Axle Housing 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

1. Install the axle shaft into the rear axle housing.  

2. Slide the axle shaft into place allowing the splines to engage the differential side gear. 

IMPORTANT: Carefully insert the axle shaft in order to not damage the seal.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 46: Rear Axle Shaft Housing & Components 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

3. Place the lock (4) on the button end of the axle shaft (1).  

4. Pull the shaft flange outward in order to seat the lock in the differential gear. 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2