bad steering knuckles
#1
bad steering knuckles
Help out there to whoever else has had steering knuckles going bad.
l have now replaced 2 and now one of the new ones is going bad.
When tightening, per the 37 pound torque lt seems to break them.
Any help would be appreciated.
l have a 2009 hhr ss with automatic, and it is custom painted
black with red on the bottom with a matching spoiler.
thanks for any help
l have now replaced 2 and now one of the new ones is going bad.
When tightening, per the 37 pound torque lt seems to break them.
Any help would be appreciated.
l have a 2009 hhr ss with automatic, and it is custom painted
black with red on the bottom with a matching spoiler.
thanks for any help
#5
I'm guessing the ball joints. That is not precisely the spec. But close.
If that is it, then I'm again guessing a mismatched ball joint and knuckle. The SS has a larger stud than LT/LS.
If that is it, then I'm again guessing a mismatched ball joint and knuckle. The SS has a larger stud than LT/LS.
#6
These knuckles ?
Not normally a part that should need replacing. Now, if you are incorrectly installing them or using the wrong part, that could be the issue.
A Fwiw. The SS's FE5 suspension has a different size knuckle/ball joint setup than the regular HHR's FE1,FE3 suspension.
Sounds like you could have some mismatched parts as mentioned by Donbrew above.
Not normally a part that should need replacing. Now, if you are incorrectly installing them or using the wrong part, that could be the issue.
A Fwiw. The SS's FE5 suspension has a different size knuckle/ball joint setup than the regular HHR's FE1,FE3 suspension.
Sounds like you could have some mismatched parts as mentioned by Donbrew above.
#9
worn out knuckles and lower ball joints
l am having trouble with knuckles and wearing out lower ball joints.
Have replaced them twice, and now they are worn again.
The tire is wobbly.
Please help if you have had any of these problems.
l have heard that there have been wrong numbers given to replace the ball joints.
thanks anything is appreciated.
robertito
2009 ss with red accents to match my motorhome
Have replaced them twice, and now they are worn again.
The tire is wobbly.
Please help if you have had any of these problems.
l have heard that there have been wrong numbers given to replace the ball joints.
thanks anything is appreciated.
robertito
2009 ss with red accents to match my motorhome
#10
You have the wrong control arms. The SS control arms use a ball joint with a 20.5mm stud, which matches with the steering knuckle. Non-SS use a 19.5mm ball joint stud and knuckle. Yes, many(in fact, nearly all) parts books are wrong.
The SS ball joints are not available individually.
Control Arms
- GM - P/N: 25930724 - Right
- GM - P/N: 25930725 - Left
Steering Knuckles
GM P/N 25923941 Right
GM P/N 25923942 Left
The SS ball joints are not available individually.
Control Arms
- GM - P/N: 25930724 - Right
- GM - P/N: 25930725 - Left
Steering Knuckles
GM P/N 25923941 Right
GM P/N 25923942 Left