Looses power and does not coast when turning. Steering seems resistive

[Peep]

If I dive down the road straight, all is normal. But when I am slow and turn, it feels like I am in low gear with the front wheels locked. Also I do not seem to glide. Like their is resistance. Turning seems like their is a funny feel to it, but it does turn. Real odd. Moved the 4 wheel sw between settings ok. I hear the clunk fine.

Anyone experienced this. I almost feel like its not the steering box or fluid, but something else. The Power steering fluid is high, but otherwise looks ok.

 

[4speedfunk]

Could be a transfer-case issue, a front diff issue, or possibly a half-shaft CV that is binding.

 

[CaseyS]

Sounds like you are in 4 hi lock. I'd suspect a shift fork in the transfer case even if all the lights on the dash are OK.

 

[napalmsticks]

Sounds like you are in 4 hi lock. I'd suspect a shift fork in the transfer case even if all the lights on the dash are OK.

Is your H3 a 2006 or early 2007 (I think this is correct)? I would go with what casey said on this. I was recently having issues with my transfer case where it seemed to lock and unlock when it felt like it. I had a worn out plastic shift fork in the transfer case that was causing it. Maybe check your wheel bearings too?

ETA: Jack up one of the front wheels while in 4-Hi unlock, parking brake on, and trans in neutral to see if you can turn it. If the TC is unlocked the lifted wheel should turn (TC good), if the TC is locked it wont turn as the front wheel will be locked to the rear wheels (TC bad).

 

[Peep]

Sorry was away. I noticed my lights are off on the dash that select the gears. I looked at my transfer case shift control module. looks ok but I suspect it might be the cause. part number 24251917. I hope so, because if its the transfer case, that scares me. that is not something I want to work on in Belize. Would this module cause the front to turn really hard and not guide? Drives fine straight still.

 

[Peep]

Does anyone know what part for me to order to replace the fork its its the problem?

 

[woodwardsh3]

try amazon they should have what you need type in shift fork 2007 hummer h3 or what ever year you have it should come up.

 

[Peep]

Thanks woodwardsh3 their are 3 on amazon.

do you know if yours is metal or plastic? And if its plastic can you replace it with a metal one? Need to know, since I will have to air mail one in and it will be delayed and pricey

 

[Bigunit]

Peep,
The GM OEM aluminum shift fork part no. is GM # 19180438
http://www.amazon.com/General-Motors-FORK-19180438/dp/B008Y9248U

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[Peep]

Thanks guys, took lots of time to get things and many other problems, but still have issues.

The plastic shift fork was bad, thanks everyone for the info. Also dash switches went bad and the transfer case control module. Changed all 3. But still an issue. Drives fine but will not transfer into 4x4. The local mechanic says the transfer case motor shaft has a bend in it and needs to be replaced. He says its what the shift fork connects to and goes thru the transfer case 4 wheel drive actuator.

Help......what is the part. He is not sure of the name but calls it a transfer case motor shaft.

Anyone know what I need to order?????