chevyenvy

My 2007 HHR has wear in it's control arm bushing and rather than pay for a arm(I replaced the control arm both drivers and passenger 4 yrs ago) what about just replacing the bushings ? Can you use a "rental press" from Auto Zone or O'reily?

donbrew

Yes, or a hammer and socket.

Ohiocruiser

Auto zone "rental press" didn't work for me. Ended up going to local shop and paying $100 to press them in.

donbrew

You need to get 2 kits. it is a threaded rod and fittings. IIRC, a ball joint kit and a control arm kit.

The Official tool is J-41211

Ed ke6bnl

I used a press but had to make something to push on the bushing that fit the hole and pushed on the outer ring

Oldblue

Cat Man HHR

This video shows how to check rear bushing

This video is of a Honda but it's the same procedure for the HHR for the rear bushing as far as removing and installing.

Oldblue

Krunk

I got new arms. I figured after the amount of time to press out/in bushings, and then grind off rivet heads to get the ball joint off; my time was worth the extra cost.

Oldblue