Front end shaking 2009 HHR
#21
Now we are back to square one!!! We've given you several suggestions towards replacing the Lower Control Arms, including two methods of diagnosing the problem. But since at this point with you "Just not sure exactly what is causing it", it's time to take it to a shop for them to take a look at it.
#22
I hope you ordered the cast aluminum control arms. The cheaper stamped steel arms may fit but are not correct for the HHR.
#23
I tried a different method of checking the play in the wheel as suggested by Don B,, using my foot to rock back and forth. There is noticeable play in both sides doing it this way. I bought the recommended arms.
#24
In post # 14 you said that trying to roll it back and forth didn't show any movement, now in post 23 you say the same test showed play???
In post 21 you say you did not know the subtleties of testing it - Don's suggested test and the screwdriver test were both described and used. Huh?
I'm out.
In post 21 you say you did not know the subtleties of testing it - Don's suggested test and the screwdriver test were both described and used. Huh?
I'm out.
#26
In post # 14 you said that trying to roll it back and forth didn't show any movement, now in post 23 you say the same test showed play???
In post 21 you say you did not know the subtleties of testing it - Don's suggested test and the screwdriver test were both described and used. Huh?
I'm out.
In post 21 you say you did not know the subtleties of testing it - Don's suggested test and the screwdriver test were both described and used. Huh?
I'm out.
#27
Thank you for feedback. I was able to try a different method of rocking the car, and I did see and feel play in the wheel before vehicle moved. I think between you and the ever helpful Don Brewer, it's in all likelihood the control arms and I am replacing them.
#28
No, go read what you wrote - in your words "unbelievable". You asked what was wrong - we pointed out several tests - you confirmed the bushing was shot with the screwdriver test way back - then that was still not enough for you after several said, yup - it's the bushings. Then you say you did not know the subtleties of testing - those were your words not mine.
So DUDE - just change them out as suggested in post 2 and several others. Unbelievable.
So DUDE - just change them out as suggested in post 2 and several others. Unbelievable.
#29
No, go read what you wrote - in your words "unbelievable". You asked what was wrong - we pointed out several tests - you confirmed the bushing was shot with the screwdriver test way back - then that was still not enough for you after several said, yup - it's the bushings. Then you say you did not know the subtleties of testing - those were your words not mine.
So DUDE - just change them out as suggested in post 2 and several others. Unbelievable.
So DUDE - just change them out as suggested in post 2 and several others. Unbelievable.