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Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2007 🢒 H3 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Front Propeller Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1339732 Size: SH
  1. Place the transmission in neutral.
  2. Release the park brake, if applied.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Mark the front universal joint to the drive shaft flange.

    5. Object Number: 1698164 Size: SH
  5. Remove the retaining bolts and straps.
  6. Remove the propeller shaft from the front pinion drive flange.

    7. Object Number: 1698169 Size: SH
  7. Remove the propeller shaft retaining bolts.
  8. Remove the propeller shaft/CV joint from the transmission/transfer case flange.

    9. Object Number: 1207086 Size: SH
  9. Using tape or a rubber band, wrap the U-Joint bearing caps to ensure the bearing caps do not separate from the U-Joint.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1207086 Size: SH
  1. Remove the tape or rubber band from the U-Joint.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1698169 Size: SH
  2. Position the propeller shaft/CV joint to the transmission/transfer case.
  3. Install the propeller shaft/CV joint retaining bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining bolts to 61 N·m (45 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1339732 Size: SH
  4. Align the propeller shaft with the reference marks on the pinion flange.

    5. Object Number: 1698164 Size: SH
  5. Install the straps and retaining bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.