Hummer H2. Manual - part 911

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6. Remove the front axle fill plug (1).  

7. Inspect the oil level. 

Specification: The oil level should be between 0-10 mm (0-0.375 in) below the fill plug opening. 

8. If the level is low, add oil until the level is even with the bottom edge of the fill plug opening. Use the 

proper fluid. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication. 

9. Install the fill plug. 

Tighten: Tighten the plug to 33 N.m (24 lb ft). 

10. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and 

Underbody.  

11. Lower the vehicle.  

LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE 

Removal Procedure 

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

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 27: Front Drive Axle Fill & Drain Plug 
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2. Remove the front differential carrier shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield 

Replacement in Frame and Underbody.  

3. Clean the area around the front axle fill plug and the drain plug.  

4. Remove the fill plug (1).  

5. Remove the drain plug (2).  

6. Drain the fluid from the front axle differential.  

Installation Procedure 

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 28: Front Drive Axle Fill & Drain Plug 
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1. Install the drain plug (2). 

Tighten: Tighten the drain plug to 33 N.m (24 lb ft). 

2. Fill the front differential with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Capacities - Approximate Fluid 

and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication.  

3. Install the fill plug (1). 

Tighten: Tighten the fill plug to 33 N.m (24 lb ft). 

4. Install the front differential carrier shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement 

in Frame and Underbody.  

5. Lower the vehicle.  

DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY HOLE PLUG REPLACEMENT 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

Removal Procedure 

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

2. Turn the front wheels to the left in order to provide access to the left side of the differential carrier 

assembly. 

Fig. 29: Differential Carrier Assembly & Hole Plug 
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3. Remove the differential carrier assembly hole plug from the differential carrier assembly.  

Installation Procedure 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2