Hummer H2. Manual - part 874

Fig. 92: Positive Terminal Lock Reinforcer 
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21. Install the positive terminal lock reinforcer.  

22. Connect the locking differential coil connector to the wire harness.  

23. Install the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .  

24. Install the rear axle housing cover and a new gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket 

Replacement .  

25. Install the brake calipers. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.  

26. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and 

Wheels.  

27. Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle .  

28. Lower the vehicle.  

DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARINGS REPLACEMENT 

Tools Required 

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J 22912-01 Split Plate Bearing Puller  

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J 29710 Differential Side Bearing Installer  

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J 36597 Side Bearing Puller Pilot - 9.25 inch Axle 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

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J 45766 Differential Side Bearing Remover. See Special Tools and Equipment .  

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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10  

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J 8433 Two Jaw Puller. See Special Tools and Equipment .  

Removal Procedure 

1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement . 

Fig. 93: Removing Left Side Differential Side Bearing 
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2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

2. Remove the left side differential side bearing by performing the following steps: 

1. Install the J 45766 (3), J 36597 (2), and the J 8433 (1) as shown. See Special Tools and 

Equipment .  

2. Mount the J 8433 into a vise. See Special Tools and Equipment .  

3. Remove the differential side bearing by turning the J 8433-3 clockwise.  

Fig. 94: Removing Right Side Differential Side Bearing 
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3. Remove the right side differential side bearing by performing the following steps: 

1. Install the J 45766 (3), J 36597 (2), and the J 8433 (1) as shown. See Special Tools and 

Equipment .  

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

2. Mount the J 8433 into a vise. See Special Tools and Equipment .  

3. Remove the differential side bearing by turning the J 8433-3 clockwise.  

Installation Procedure 

Fig. 95: Installing Differential Side Bearings 
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2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2