09 Front end noise over bumps
03-07-2019, 12:25 PM
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09 Front end noise over bumps
I just finished paying almost $800 to repair my front Struts with an alignment, but I can still hear "that" noise coming from the front end each time I go over a speed bump. WHA! Not sure what it could be?
03-07-2019, 12:30 PM
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Welcome to the site,
Rear lca bushings, swaybar end links, swaybar bushings, upper engine mount.
loose bolts , an air gun is not what should be used to replace a torque wrench!
Ive had HHR’s with new LCA’s and the rear bolt was only tightened to 53 ft lbs, guess that mechanic needs a new air wrench!
Loose bolts at the transmission mounts can also be a source of noises, along with the front bumper cover and ball joint pinch bolts!
Rear lca bushings, swaybar end links, swaybar bushings, upper engine mount.
loose bolts , an air gun is not what should be used to replace a torque wrench!
Ive had HHR’s with new LCA’s and the rear bolt was only tightened to 53 ft lbs, guess that mechanic needs a new air wrench!
Loose bolts at the transmission mounts can also be a source of noises, along with the front bumper cover and ball joint pinch bolts!
03-07-2019, 12:56 PM
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Good start
I had previously had the front sway bar links replaced and so the repairman said that those didn't need to be replaced this time. I will have him recheck, considering the other suggestions.
Thanks for the advise, I will post on what we find.
Thanks for the advise, I will post on what we find.
03-07-2019, 02:15 PM
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Well then look at the sway bar bushings.
It seems , he might not be as familiar with the Delta chassis as we are.
Here’s a guide
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...g-pop-s-50648/
It seems , he might not be as familiar with the Delta chassis as we are.
Here’s a guide
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...g-pop-s-50648/
