Hummer H2. Manual - part 970

Fig. 79: Differential Adjuster Nut Lock 
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27. Remove the differential bearing adjuster nut lock from the differential bearing adjuster nut. 

 

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Fig. 80: Remove Right Side Differential Side Bearing Cup, Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut & 
Differential Bearing Adjuster Sleeve 
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28. Remove the right side differential side bearing cup, the differential bearing adjuster nut, and the 

differential bearing adjuster sleeve by doing the following: 

1. Install the J 36599-A onto the differential bearing adjuster nut. See Special Tools and 

Equipment .  

2. Turn the J 36599-A clockwise in order to push the bearing cup out of the bore. See Special Tools 

and Equipment .  

3. Remove the differential bearing adjuster sleeve using a hammer and a brass drift.  

 

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Fig. 81: Turning Left Side Differential Adjuster Nut Sleeve Using J 36615 
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29. Remove the left side differential bearing adjuster by doing the following: 

1. Install the J 36615 onto the differential bearing adjuster nut as shown. See Special Tools and 

Equipment .  

 

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2. Turn the J 36615 counterclockwise in order to remove the differential bearing adjuster nut, the O-

ring seal and the differential side bearing cup. See Special Tools and Equipment .  

Fig. 82: Installing J 8614-01 Onto Pinion Yoke 
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30. Install the J 8614-01 as shown. See Special Tools and Equipment . 

Remove the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01 . See Special Tools and Equipment . 

31. Remove the washer. 

 

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2004 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Drive Axle - Hummer H2