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Old Jun 9, 2018 | 01:26 PM
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Torque specs in #136 post
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by LVJJJ
Yes, I know I'm resurrecting an old thread but couldn't find the answer on it. I had the sway bar links (the vertical rod) replaced, but the clunk has come back on the right side, started when I went over a bump. Got under there and found that the bottom nut was not tight. I put a wrench on it and it seemed to turn too easy, felt like it wasn't tightening, but wasn't sure if its supposed be that way, or should it be nice and tight????
Try two wrenches, so it doesn't just spin.
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Old Aug 26, 2018 | 11:04 PM
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2009 hhr clunking noise
I have had the left control arm replaced ( right was done 2 yrs ago) and I had the sway bar bushings done. I still have the noise and the mechanic says it’s safe to drive. I just don’t know what to do!
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Old Aug 27, 2018 | 01:50 AM
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Have the mechanic check the sway bar LINKS - they seem to wear out fairly quickly. If your mechanic you are currently using can't find the source of the clunking, find another mechanic.

How many miles on the HHR?
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Old Aug 27, 2018 | 01:15 PM
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I have 120,000 miles on it. I will call mechanic to find out if he only did sway bar bushings and ask about links. Thank you
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Old Aug 27, 2018 | 01:56 PM
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fyi: there should be NO play at all in the end links.
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Old Jan 17, 2019 | 10:38 AM
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Hey There I changed Everything On my 2007 HHR and still only over rough road it still is driving me crazy Cant figure it out do i just accept it you say they all do that...i mean i changed everything!!!
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Old Jan 17, 2019 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by SheckyB
Hey There I changed Everything On my 2007 HHR and still only over rough road it still is driving me crazy Cant figure it out do i just accept it you say they all do that...i mean i changed everything!!!
Could it be the bumper cover or the air box bracket or the fender liners or any of the plastic bits held on with plastic rivets?
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Old Jan 17, 2019 | 10:52 AM
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Dont think so.
Originally Posted by donbrew
Could it be the bumper cover or the air box bracket or the fender liners or any of the plastic bits held on with plastic rivets?
Dont think so front end is tight Only when i go over rugged road like and speed bump it rattles like somethings loose but i checked it all out mind boggling!!

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Old Jan 17, 2019 | 01:28 PM
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Check the torque on the rear lca bushing bolts? The lca front bolts?
How about the upper engine mount?
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