GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2009 🢒 H3 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 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. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution 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.