GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2005 🢒 H2 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Steering Gear Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the hoses from the steering gear.
  2. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

    3. Object Number: 793263 Size: SH

    Notice: Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, plug or cap all openings of components. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.

  3. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
  4. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  5. Remove the pitman arm from the steering gear. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement in Steering Linkage.
  6. Remove the bolts retaining the steering gear to the frame.
  7. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 793263 Size: SH
  1. Install the steering gear to the frame and install the retaining bolts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the steering gear retaining bolts to 150 N·m (111 lb ft).

  2. Install the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement in Steering Linkage.
  3. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  4. Remove the safety stands.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  7. Remove the caps or plugs from the steering gear and hoses.
  8. Install the hoses to the steering gear.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the hoses fittings to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .