Hummer H1 Service Manual page 564

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WARNING: Axle assembly must be supported during
removal and installation. Failure to do this may cause
personal injury or damage to equipment.
7. Support axle assembly.
8. Remove four bolts and washers securing axle assembly to
side mounting brackets.
9. Lower axle assembly slightly and disconnect vent line
from axle assembly.
10. Remove axle assembly.
11. Remove four bolts and two brake caliper adapters from
axle assembly.
12. Using a lb-in torque wrench, measure torque required to
rotate pinion and record measurement.
13. Count and record number of exposed threads on end of
pinion and mark locknut and pinion for assembly.
14. Remove locknut and rear pinion yoke from axle assembly
(Figure 9-58).
TRANSFER CASE
REAR
PROPELLER
SHAFT
Figure 9-57: Rear Propeller Shaft Removal
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PINION YOKE
STRAP
Axles, Suspension, and Frame
REAR PINION YOKE
Figure 9-58: Pinion Yoke Removal
Installation
1. Secure rear pinion yoke to axle assembly with locknut
(Figure 9-58).
2. Tighten locknut in small increments, until torque required
to rotate pinion yoke exceeds original measurement by 2
lb-in (0.2 N•m).
3. Apply thread-locking compound to axle assembly tapped
holes. Secure two brake caliper adapters to axle assembly
with four bolts. Tighten bolts to 110-140 lb-ft (149-190
N•m) (Figure 9-59).
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AXLE ASSEMBLY
LOCKNUT