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Old Jan 29, 2024 | 12:45 PM
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Yes they will fit , but the cross reference part numbers are not FE5 .

just make sure you measure the input shaft diameter and compare that to the rack in your SS ,same for the inner tie rods, same diameter? Same threads? You’ll be good to go.
We can’t confirm if it’s a remanufactured FE5 or not.
many parts books say it will fit, but does it fit correctly? Ball joints are a fine example of this.
Old Jan 29, 2024 | 01:36 PM
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The Cardone 231915 and the ultra power both have that part number (25956914) in their listed interchange information.

Some said fits FE5 and FE3, (or FE1), I didn't look at those. The rest of the "FE5" didn't list that part number in their interchange.
Old Jan 29, 2024 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
The Cardone 231915 and the ultra power both have that part number (25956914) in their listed interchange information.

Some said fits FE5 and FE3, (or FE1), I didn't look at those. The rest of the "FE5" didn't list that part number in their interchange.
This is the one I bought. Didn't think to check for interchange numbers. But I'm worried that it has so many numbers.

worst case, rockauto is usually good on returns. If it said fe5 then it should fit fe5...sounds like a rock auto error, not a purchase error??

Old Jan 29, 2024 | 04:10 PM
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That's about all you can do, match the interchange.

I've never returned to RockAuto.com, do you deal with them, or with Cardone? Does anybody know?
Old Jan 29, 2024 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
That's about all you can do, match the interchange.

I've never returned to RockAuto.com, do you deal with them, or with Cardone? Does anybody know?
When I did my timing chains, I was missing the tensioner on the back of the motor. The website has you go through an automated system where you select a few options. Didn't talk to anybody. I'm sure since its a bigger item I might have to talk to someone. And there will be a conversation about the FE5 mentioned in the description
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 07:09 AM
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RA only posts fitment numbers as they are told by the parts suppliers.
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by hhrumadbruh
I see at least 3 that say fe5??
Just another example why you must be constantly vigilant. Suppliers don't take any responsibility other than maybe accepting returns, usually at your expense, often with restocking charges.

With less common cars like HHR SS, bad listings are the rule, not the exception. You've been warned before. Don't fight it. It's true!

Any GM parts department, given your VIN, can tell you the correct GM p/n for anything in your car. If they feel like it. So be nice.

They can even search other dealers for inventory. One guy found a NIB RPD. Got it for like $200 or something stupid cheap.
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 12:08 PM
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In post #13 the SS rack part number is in the cross reference list, so be sure to measure closely
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 12:37 PM
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BTW, my guess is the wrong rack ratio will probably freak out the ESC.
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