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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2009 🢒 H3 🢒 Transmission 🢒 Transfer Case - BW 4493/4494 🢒 Rear 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 rear universal joint to the drive shaft flange.

    5. Object Number: 1206781 Size: SH
  5. Remove the retaining bolts and clamps.
  6. Remove the propeller shaft from the pinion drive flange.

    7. Object Number: 1347765 Size: SH
  7. Remove the propeller shaft from the transmission/transfer case.

    8. Object Number: 1207086 Size: SH
  8. 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. Object Number: 1347765 Size: SH
  2. Install the propeller shaft in the transmission/transfer case.

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

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1206781 Size: SH
  4. Install the clamps and retaining bolts.

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

  5. Lower the vehicle.