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Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2003 🢒 H2 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement

Tools Required

J 34028 Inner Tie Rod Wrench

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  3. Remove the outer tie rod ends. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 865341 Size: SH
  4. Remove the inner tie rod ends using theJ 34028 .

Installation Procedure

Important: Perform the following procedure before installing the new tie rod ends.

    • Remove all traces of the oil, grease, or other contaminents.
    • Clean the threads of the tie rod with denatured alcohol or the equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 or Canadian P/N 10953488 to the threads of the tie rod.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 865341 Size: SH
  1. Install the inner tie rod to the relay rod.

    2. Tighten
    Using theJ 34028 tighten the tie rod to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

  2. Install the outer tie rod assemblies. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  3. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.