clunk noise advise
Thread Starter
Joined: 01-14-2017
Posts: 8
From: Jersey
clunk noise advise
Hello all
I am new to this forum 1st post and a new owner of a 2006 HHR LS automatic. I have read a few posts about the typical front end clunk. My car has about 145k on it and was well taken care of, excluding the clunk.. Mine seems to happen over bumps and what I noticed that when you are at a stop and let of the brake pedal the steering wheel moves a little. I also noticed this when you are almost at a complete stop. Just trying to get a little heads up on where to start looking.
Thank you again....
I am new to this forum 1st post and a new owner of a 2006 HHR LS automatic. I have read a few posts about the typical front end clunk. My car has about 145k on it and was well taken care of, excluding the clunk.. Mine seems to happen over bumps and what I noticed that when you are at a stop and let of the brake pedal the steering wheel moves a little. I also noticed this when you are almost at a complete stop. Just trying to get a little heads up on where to start looking.
Thank you again....
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Joined: 04-09-2006
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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Welcome to the forums.
This is a good place to start: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...g-pop-s-50648/
Initial things to check are:
- lower control arms (rear bushings are a frequent failure point)
- sway bar links
- sway bar bushings
- ball joints
This is a good place to start: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...g-pop-s-50648/
Initial things to check are:
- lower control arms (rear bushings are a frequent failure point)
- sway bar links
- sway bar bushings
- ball joints
Thread Starter
Joined: 01-14-2017
Posts: 8
From: Jersey
Welcome to the forums.
This is a good place to start: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...g-pop-s-50648/
Initial things to check are:
- lower control arms (rear bushings are a frequent failure point)
- sway bar links
- sway bar bushings
- ball joints
This is a good place to start: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...g-pop-s-50648/
Initial things to check are:
- lower control arms (rear bushings are a frequent failure point)
- sway bar links
- sway bar bushings
- ball joints
Thanks for the help
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Joined: 01-23-2009
Posts: 26,485
From: Fredericksburg,VA
Lower Control Arm bushings. They hold the lower control arms from moving front to back.
You must not have read the entire thread.
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sort of sounds like exactly what you typed. Condition #6 is what I'm thinking.
Discard any parts that specify a year or type of suspension, the TSB applies to all HHRs.
You must not have read the entire thread.
CONDITION #5
Some customers may comment on a rattle/clunk type noise coming from the steering column when driving over
bumps.
Some customers may comment on a rattle/clunk type noise coming from the steering column when driving over
bumps.
CONDITION #6 (FE1 SUSPENSION ONLY)
Some customers may comment on a clunk, thump or rattle noise coming from the front suspension while
driving over rough road conditions or when braking.
Some customers may comment on a clunk, thump or rattle noise coming from the front suspension while
driving over rough road conditions or when braking.
CONDITION #7
Some customers may comment on a squeak, rattle, pop, or clunk noise coming from the front of the vehicle
during suspension movement.
Some customers may comment on a squeak, rattle, pop, or clunk noise coming from the front of the vehicle
during suspension movement.
Discard any parts that specify a year or type of suspension, the TSB applies to all HHRs.
Thread Starter
Joined: 01-14-2017
Posts: 8
From: Jersey
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LCA bushings press out the old press in the new! You can see the deterioration on the two piece OEM part on the right
I highly recommend Moog K200792
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/mog-k200792
I highly recommend Moog K200792
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/mog-k200792
Thread Starter
Joined: 01-14-2017
Posts: 8
From: Jersey
LCA bushings press out the old press in the new! You can see the deterioration on the two piece OEM part on the right
I highly recommend Moog K200792
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/mog-k200792
I highly recommend Moog K200792
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/mog-k200792
Thank you