Hummer H2. Manual - part 875

1. Install the differential side bearings by doing the following: 

1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 36597 in the case on the side opposite the 

bearing installation.  

2. Install the J 29710 (2) and the J 8092 (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.  

3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 29710 and the J 8092 .  

2. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement .  

REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT 

Removal Procedure 

Fig. 96: Rear Axle Vent Hose & Vent Tube 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

1. Depressurize the air suspension system, if equipped. Refer to Air Suspension Depressurization 

Procedure in Air Suspension.  

2. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Disabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic 

Adjuster in Park Brake.  

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

4. Place jack stands at the front of the vehicle.  

5. Support the rear axle with jack stands.  

6. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires 

and Wheels.  

7. Disconnect the rear axle vent tube (1).  

8. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear in Propeller Shaft. 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 97: Left-Rear Park Brake Cable, Backing Plate, Park Brake Actuator & Cable Guide 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

9. Disconnect the left-rear park brake cable (3) from the backing plate (1), the park brake actuator (2), and 

the cable guide at the rear axle. 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 98: Right-Rear Park Brake Cable, Backing Plate, Park Brake Actuator & Cable Guide 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

10. Remove the park brake cable clips (1) from the track bar.  

11. Disconnect the right-rear park brake cable (2) from the backing plate, the park brake actuator, and from 

the cable guide at the rear axle. 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Rear Drive Axle - Hummer H2