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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 122 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCONTROL ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Reference Marks On Trailing Arm
    GM2006362Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the rear suspension insulator (2) in the trailing arm and align the reference marks (1) for the proper alignment of the insulator (2).
    2. Fig 2: Illustrating Bushing Replacement Using J 44570-2, J 44570-1 & J 44570-3
    GM855067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the J 44570-1 (2) onto the rear suspension insulator.
  3. Install the J 44570-3 (3) and the J 44570-1 (2) and the rear suspension insulator.
  4. Install the J 44570-2 (1) bearing, washer, and nut.
  5. Using the J 44570-2 (1), J 44570-1 (2) and the J 44570-3 (3), install the rear suspension insulator.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Rear Axle Assembly & Rear Suspension Control Arm Bracket
    GM2006678Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using the jack stand, position the rear axle assembly (2) in the rear suspension control arm bracket (1).
    7. Fig 4: View Of Rear Suspension Control Arm Bracket & Bolt
    GM2006279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Position the rear suspension control arm bracket (1) on the insulator (4).
    8. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
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