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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 109 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic
Section 109 (Power Steering System)
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Section 109 (Power Steering System)
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- Specifications
- Schematic and Routing Diagrams
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Code Index
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Power Steering System
- DTC C0000
- DTC C0176
- DTC C0460
- DTC C0475 (Turbo)
- Diagnostic Instructions (Turbo)
- DTC Descriptor (Turbo)
- Circuit/System Description (Turbo)
- Conditions for Running the DTC (Turbo)
- Conditions for Setting the DTC (Turbo)
- Actions Taken When DTC Sets (Turbo)
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC (Turbo)
- Reference Information (Turbo)
- Circuit/System Testing (Turbo)
- Repair Procedures (Turbo)
- DTC C0475 (Non-Turbo)
- Diagnostic Instructions (Non-Turbo)
- DTC Descriptor (Non-Turbo)
- Circuit/System Description (Non-Turbo)
- Conditions for Running the DTC (Non-Turbo)
- Conditions for Setting the DTC (Non-Turbo)
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets (Non-Turbo)
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC (Non-Turbo)
- Reference Information (Non-Turbo)
- Circuit/System Verification (Non-Turbo)
- Repair Procedures (Non-Turbo)
- DTC C0545 (Non-Turbo)
- Diagnostic Instructions (Non-Turbo)
- DTC Descriptor (Non-Turbo)
- Circuit/System Description (Non-Turbo)
- Conditions for Running the DTC (Non-Turbo)
- Conditions for Setting the DTC (Non-Turbo)
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets (Non-Turbo)
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC (Non-Turbo)
- Diagnostic Aids (Non-Turbo)
- Reference Information (Non-Turbo)
- Circuit/System Verification (Non-Turbo)
- Repair Procedures (Non-Turbo)
- DTC C0545 (Turbo)
- Diagnostic Instructions (Turbo)
- DTC Descriptor (Turbo)
- Circuit/System Description (Turbo)
- Conditions for Running the DTC (Turbo)
- Conditions for Setting the DTC (Turbo)
- Actions Taken When DTC Sets (Turbo)
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC (Turbo)
- Reference Information (Turbo)
- Circuit/System Verification (Turbo)
- Circuit/System Testing (Turbo)
- Repair Procedures (Turbo)
- DTC C0561
- DTC C056D (without HP5)
- Diagnostic Instructions (without HP5)
- DTC Descriptor (without HP5)
- Circuit/System Description (without HP5)
- Conditions for Running the DTC (without HP5)
- Conditions for Setting the DTC (without HP5)
- Actions Taken When DTC Sets (without HP5)
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC (without HP5)
- Reference Information (without HP5)
- Circuit/System Verification (without HP5)
- Repair Procedures (without HP5)
- DTC C056E
- DTC C0845
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Procedures
- Symptoms - Power Steering System (with EPS)
- Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System
- Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel
- Poor Return of Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning
- Repair Instructions
- Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Inspection
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Inspection
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
- Steering Gear Boot Replacement
- Electronic Power Steering Motor Control Module Replacement (SS)
- Steering Gear Replacement (L61 and LE5)
- Steering Gear Replacement (LNF)
- Power Steering Assist Motor Replacement (Without SS)
- Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.