Hummer H2. Manual - part 942

Fig. 133: Installing New Axle Shaft Seal Using J 45225 & J8092 
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18. Install the right side inner axle shaft seal by performing the following steps: 

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Install the inner axle shaft housing into a vise.  

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Install the new axle shaft seal using the J 45225 and theJ 8092 . See Special Tools and 
Equipment .  

 

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2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 134: Install Inner Axle Shaft Into Inner Axle Shaft Housing 
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19. Install the inner axle shaft into the inner axle shaft housing. 

Carefully tap the inner axle shaft into place with a soft-faced mallet. 

20. Apply sealant to the inner axle housing to differential carrier sealing surface. Use the correct sealer. Refer 

to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants . 

Fig. 135: Inner Axle Housing & Inner Axle Shaft

 

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2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

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21. Install the inner axle shaft housing to the differential carrier case. 

Fig. 136: Inner Axle Shaft Housing & Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts 
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22. Install the inner axle shaft housing bolts. 

Tighten: Tighten the inner axle shaft housing bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft). 

23. Install the drain plug and the washer. 

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

24. Fill the differential carrier assembly with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Lubricant 

Replacement - Front Drive Axle .  

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2

  

25. Install the fill plug and the washer. 

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

GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN INSPECTION 

The contact pattern check is not a substitute for adjusting the pinion depth and backlash. Use this method in 
order to verify the correct running position of the ring gear and the drive pinion. Gear sets which are not 
positioned properly may be noisy and/or have a short life. A pattern check ensures the best contact between the 
ring gear and the drive pinion for low noise and long life. 

Gear Tooth Nomenclature 

Fig. 137: Gear Tooth Nomenclature 
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2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2