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

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Chevrolet HHR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Rear Brake Hose Bracket & Rear Park Brake Cable
    GM2006267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear brake hose bracket nut (2).
  4. Remove the rear brake hose bracket (1) from the frame (3).
  5. Remove the rear park brake cable from the (4) from the retaining clip (5).
  6. Remove the rear coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
  7. Temporarily re-install the lower shock absorber bolts to support the rear axle.
    8. Fig 2: View Of Jack Stand
    GM2004374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using jack stands, raise the rear axle until rear suspension control arm bracket pivots away from the body.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Rear Suspension Control Arm Bracket & Bolt
    GM2006279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the nut (2) and bolt (3) for the rear suspension control arm bracket (1).
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Rear Axle Assembly & Rear Suspension Control Arm Bracket
    GM2006678Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Using the jack stand, lower the rear axle assembly (2) from the rear suspension control arm bracket (1).
    11. Fig 5: View Of Reference Marks On Trailing Arm
    GM2006362Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Before removing the rear suspension insulator, scribe or paint reference marks (1) on the trailing arm in relationship to the large gap (2) on the old insulator.
    12. Fig 6: Identifying Special Tools J 44570-3 & J 44570-1
    GM855065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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