Broken Rear Springs
06-02-2012, 09:55 AM
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Broken Rear Springs
Took my '07 in for New York State inspection yesterday and got a call from the mechanic that both of my rear springs were broken. Has anyone else had this problem?
I don't haul anything heavy in the car. My HHR has 92,000 miles on it, so I went to the GM dealership and they said that the springs were not covered on the 100k powertrain warranty. I ordered new ones for $64 from RockAuto.
While I was at the dealership I scheduled an appointment as at around 25 mph the front tires are really noisy - sounds like wheel bearings again, which would be my 3rd set. I also have a clunking up front that they will check out. This part is covered under warranty.
By the way, my rotors are warped again. UGH.
I don't haul anything heavy in the car. My HHR has 92,000 miles on it, so I went to the GM dealership and they said that the springs were not covered on the 100k powertrain warranty. I ordered new ones for $64 from RockAuto.
While I was at the dealership I scheduled an appointment as at around 25 mph the front tires are really noisy - sounds like wheel bearings again, which would be my 3rd set. I also have a clunking up front that they will check out. This part is covered under warranty.
By the way, my rotors are warped again. UGH.
06-02-2012, 10:03 AM
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Broken how is my question, actually physically broken and collapsed, or corroded?
Have the tires checked too, it may be them causing the noise.
And how often are the rear brakes adjusted, since they can be the cause of 75-85% of front rotor warping issues.
Have the tires checked too, it may be them causing the noise.
And how often are the rear brakes adjusted, since they can be the cause of 75-85% of front rotor warping issues.
06-02-2012, 11:04 AM
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The rear springs are very easy to replace. You just jackstand both sides remove the shocks then apply muscle to push the axle beam down and fight the springs in/out. They will probably be pretty tightly attached to the rubber bumpers.
Since you have to remove the shocks, you might as well install new ones, and at 92K they ARE bad.
I have never heard of any coil spring breaking under normal use.
Since you have to remove the shocks, you might as well install new ones, and at 92K they ARE bad.
I have never heard of any coil spring breaking under normal use.
06-02-2012, 01:19 PM
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Took my '07 in for New York State inspection yesterday and got a call from the mechanic that both of my rear springs were broken. Has anyone else had this problem?
I don't haul anything heavy in the car. My HHR has 92,000 miles on it, so I went to the GM dealership and they said that the springs were not covered on the 100k powertrain warranty. I ordered new ones for $64 from RockAuto.
While I was at the dealership I scheduled an appointment as at around 25 mph the front tires are really noisy - sounds like wheel bearings again, which would be my 3rd set. I also have a clunking up front that they will check out. This part is covered under warranty.
By the way, my rotors are warped again. UGH.
I don't haul anything heavy in the car. My HHR has 92,000 miles on it, so I went to the GM dealership and they said that the springs were not covered on the 100k powertrain warranty. I ordered new ones for $64 from RockAuto.
While I was at the dealership I scheduled an appointment as at around 25 mph the front tires are really noisy - sounds like wheel bearings again, which would be my 3rd set. I also have a clunking up front that they will check out. This part is covered under warranty.
By the way, my rotors are warped again. UGH.
Please post a picture of the broken ones after you have them replaced.
06-02-2012, 02:42 PM
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Agree with "fireman"....
One maybe.....but 2, is a little hard to believe. Unless of course, you had some VERY radical suspension work done. Like to see photos also.
Anyway, I think you are a first. Don't believe anyone has posted about a busted/broken spring......let alone 2.
And donbrew mentioned about the replacement method. I wanted to add that I had a brake or fuel line (don't remember which it is) that was attached to the rear underbody....slightly right of center. That had to be released from the c-clip to prevent breakage BEFORE the axle is dropped after removing the shocks.
One maybe.....but 2, is a little hard to believe. Unless of course, you had some VERY radical suspension work done. Like to see photos also.
Anyway, I think you are a first. Don't believe anyone has posted about a busted/broken spring......let alone 2.
And donbrew mentioned about the replacement method. I wanted to add that I had a brake or fuel line (don't remember which it is) that was attached to the rear underbody....slightly right of center. That had to be released from the c-clip to prevent breakage BEFORE the axle is dropped after removing the shocks.
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06-02-2012, 11:50 PM
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AJochum- Pics would be interesting to see..
If 2 rear springs were indeed broken, you should see/feel & hear many new weird things..
If they were broke it would likely be sitting noticably low & on the bump-stops. & ride like a rock.
Snoopy- that would be the brake line that needs unhooked to allow full hanging of rear axle...
If 2 rear springs were indeed broken, you should see/feel & hear many new weird things..
If they were broke it would likely be sitting noticably low & on the bump-stops. & ride like a rock.
Snoopy- that would be the brake line that needs unhooked to allow full hanging of rear axle...
06-03-2012, 12:06 AM
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Funny thing - I hear nothing from the rear of the car, nor do I feel anything. This will be interesting...