HELP!!!! hey everyone, i just replaced the end links (moog). i was trying to get rid of a clunk in the front end when the car is stopped and just turning the sterring wheel to the left and right does anyone know what this is or had this problem?

 

Intermediate steering shaft?

 

i dont know wat it is it makes the noise sitting still turning wheel left to right

 

Sounds like the intermediate shaft to me too, but to be safe check that corner out for any play in the hub or strut mount, etc.

 

thanks i will

 

Wait a minute! Look down at the sway bar near the bushings, I'll bet that you will see a clean spot where the bar moves L/R when the steering wheel is turned. Then watch as your helper turns the wheel back and forth. I do not know if this is a sign of worn out bushings or not, but I am willing to put a pint of homebrewed ale that most of the "clunks" can be traced back to this. Btw, I think the parts are under $20, I have not been interested enuff to fix it yet, so not sure. It is only 4 bolts, but I'm betting the engineers responsible for making easy jobs a PITA were at work on this one.

Don

 

thanks for your input i will check that out thank you what is the fix for that aftermarket bushings or stock?

 

Not sure, but the Auto parts places do stock the type of parts, just be aware that there are several different diameters of sway bars on HHRs, and I would not trust the "book". Meaning take the old part with you.

I have not done much investigating, since I narrowed it down to a non-life threatening cause, just casual parts shopping. I think the "Performance" parts go for around $20 each, and the rubber bushing alone should be around $10 each. But again, don't take my uninformed word for anything.

 

don do you think the bushing is rubbing the bar while the steering wheel is turning?

 

My HHR is a 2006 2lt I had the bushings replaced, mine were 1inch bought from www.energysuspensionsparts.com, Product name: Universal-Greasable Sway Bushings 25mm [ 1 inch ] Guantity 1 as in comes as apair $15.99 I went with the black with graphite.