Hummer H2. Manual - part 950

Fig. 9: Frettage 
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Corrosion caused by small relative movement of parts with no lubrication. Replace the bearing. Clean the 
related parts. Check the seals. Check for proper lubrication. 

Smears 

 

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Fig. 10: Smears 
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Smearing of the metal due to slippage. Slippage can be caused by the following factors: 

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Poor fits  

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Lubrication  

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Overheating  

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Overloads  

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Handling damage  

Replace the bearings. Clean the related parts. Check for proper fit and lubrication. 

 

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Stain Discoloration 

Fig. 11: Stain Discoloration 
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Discoloration ranging from light brown to black. This discoloration is caused from incorrect lubrication or 
moisture. Reuse the bearing if you can remove the stains with light polishing. Reuse the bearing if there is no 
evidence of overheating. Check the seals and the related parts for damage. 

Heat Discoloration 

 

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Fig. 12: Heat Discoloration 
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Heat discoloration ranges from faint yellow to dark blue. This discoloration results from overload or an 
incorrect lubricant. Excessive heat causes softening of the races or the rollers. In order to check for loss of 
temper on the races and the rollers, perform a file test. A file drawn over a tempered part will grab and cut the 
metal. A file drawn over a hard part will glide readily with no metal cutting. Replace the bearings if overheating 
damage is indicated. The tempered part will fail the file test. Check the seals and the other related parts. 

Misalignment 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2