Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2009 Chevrolet HHR LS, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Power Steering System
- 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
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.