For my 2011 LT with FE1 suspension
The Moog part I'm finding list for the FE3 suspension or say nothing at all.
The downloaded parts manual stops at 2010 and lists 3 different racks, FE 1, 3 and 5.
Frankly I don't see why they would need different ones but that is a moot point, but it does lead me to believe that the inner rods could be different too.
I just don't want to have it apart without the proper parts aince parts delivery with this virus seems to be somewhat unreliable.
Can't find any part numbers here in searches for the inners.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

FE1=FE3 no difference except springs.

 

Go with the FE3 part,

The steering rack is easier to replace

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...nd+pinion,7388

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...ng-rack-58948/

or replace just the inner tie rods and the outer tie rods but the input shaft and rack gears will still be worn

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...e+rod+end,7428

 

Thanks
So you are saying that the FE1 and FE3 parts are interchangable, meaning that the outer tie rods mate to the steering knuckles.

 

= means they are the same, I doubt many FE1 (soft ride) parts are manufactured after market. I have never seen a difference at all.

 

Okay for some reason I didn't see you first post.

 

I prefer to use AC Delco or GM parts in my HHR’s , then Moog parts also are good quality.
Please ensure you inspect the input shaft to the steering rack, my ‘07’s was about 3/16’s or more movement up and down the on the rack gear, very loose feel plus the tie rods were toast.

 

An LT, your glovebox RPO sticker doesn't list FE3?

 

RJ. 1LT would have the FE1. 2LT would be the FE3.

 

I would need a lot of evidence to be convinced there is any difference in FE1 FE3 parts. FE1 is called "soft ride" FE3 is called "Sport". I guess it is possible that the factory had different spring, shocks and sway bars;. if so that is the ONLY difference. After market vendors don't bother to make a difference generally.

FE1 was generally used for fleet (rental) cars and FE3 on "lot" (dealership) cars.

Cobalt is different; FE1 has stamped steel LCA and smaller front and rear sway bars and 4 lug wheels.

FE5 has a different knuckle/ball joint, springs and sway bar. I can't find any other differences. Not talking about steering gear, just suspension.