06 - 11 chevy HHR front struts

[@charlesmckenzie7101]

Because, let's face it , automotive repair can be complex and very difficult at times, so your videos make these repairs that much more understandable and doable. Thanks for the video.

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome!👍💪

[@charlesmckenzie7101]

Keep on making videos. I like your style and professionalism. Your also mindful of attention to detail, to make sure everything is just a little bit better and more correct. All in all, I just like that your confident and experienced. The talk is very understandable and straightforward. I Hope to be a professional technician like you one day. I used the word automotive technician because it's a mechanic that knows the detail and specs also. Your videos are among the best on you tube.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching and leaving a great comment 👍

[@24479]

U made it so easy to remove the struts and save me Hella time plus I like that u showed all the torque specs for each bolt. Ur video is good for diy mechanics at home

[@razorfootgryphon8088]

Wow! Amazing Video. I'm about to lower my HHR and this was the perfect tutorial for swapping things out. Everything you recorded was in perfect view and your instructions were clear and easy to follow. Couldn't have asked for anything better!

[@themechanic6117]

+Razorfoot Gryphon thank you ,appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching .good luck on your HHR 👍

[@nunavyourbiznas8660]

I love all your videos brotha. Don't waste the viewers time with chit chat, you get right to the instructions. And when needeed, you give small tips to prevent damage to the parts. ALL repair videos should be like yours. Good job.

[@thechad2553]

Great video and audio quality. Also great editing, camera angles, and narration. I appreciate you listing the socket sizes and the torque specs too. Thanks for making this vid.

[@safetydave8770]

Great video. I just bought an HHR from a buddy and like anyone else have about 4000 things I’m going to do to this panel. Not a clue how to do it. Thanks for putting it out.

[@samphillips8322]

Good video. Getting ready to change struts on 2009. Everything I needed to know. Thanks!

[@shawnmurray7232]

About to do this with my 2010 HHR, thanks for the guide!!! though personally, I'll be either cleaning up the bolts before reinstalling, or replacing them with new depending on condition!

[@themechanic6117]

That's a great idea

[@jozab2]

Great video. No icon for a thumb up but I like your step by step explanation of even a common sence thing like keeping one nut attached until you can hold onto the strut to avoid damage or injury. Thank you.

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching, there's no thumbs up icon available to you?

[@jorgea.amador-hernandez9291]

I am on planning to do the same replacement to my 2006 HHR And your tutorial has given me the confidence, to do the job myself... Thanks for your help... I went and bought both of them,as soon I get an day off, Im tackling this repairs myself... I just hope Not to run into the same problem with the stabelizers... Great video 👍👌👏

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching and good luck on your repairs

[@NeighborhoodCarpenter]

Thank you for the video, it was well done. I didn't have to watch the entire 1st part to figure out how to do my front struts. I started taking off the front strut and got to that bolt that you had a problem with and I realized what you're supposed to do with that, so I thought I'd share it with you. I didn't read everybody's comments so someone may have already explained it. You put a closed end socket wrench on the nut and use an Allen to drive the bolt pass through the nut. Don't reverse the bolt, drive it and it will push out right through the nut.

[@spelunkerd]

When available, those Allen heads sometimes help. Problem is, they are not present in all aftermarket equipment, and when present are often hard to access because of corrosion. I don't see an Allen head in this clip at 2:59, perhaps because they were replaced before.

[@cheapme1850]

Outstanding video! Straight to the point but still very detailed. Great editing too! Thanks!

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@wyattoneable]

Great tutorial. Each camera angle worked out very well too.

[@themechanic6117]

+wyattoneable thanks, I feel like I'm making a movie with all the angles lol

[@bosanovaboy]

That was a beautiful job and video you made. Thank you

[@TterribleTexasTJ]

A great video! Well shot, easy to follow. Thanks!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@michaelkenney2845]

smart fkn kid. was about ready to type out the comment he should have painted the stabilizer bar. but then he went and did it. details my man. details..... Kudos

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you. I try to do my best with what I have. 👍

[@gogo12able]

Love how Breve and precise to the point my friend great video thanks I'm doing this myself soon already know what Tools I ll need thanks keep it up

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you ,I appreciate it. Hope the job goes well for you 👍

[@lorenzomalone3105]

Thanks for the video.

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@lorenzomalone3105]

@@themechanic6117 i was going to take my HHR to the shop to change the headlight bulb because I thought the entire front bumper had to come off, but then something told me to go to KZbin and I found your channel. Thanks again.

[@123tylerwebster]

Best video I’ve ever seen, thank you.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you for watching

[@sfiori1363]

really good viewing angle and high definition video of all you did. and thorough explanation.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you, really appreciate it.

[@johnjoiner9652]

Thank you for the video brother, very helpful, and easy to follow!!!

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome

[@sharonbreslin8138]

Thanks, great video

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@nodak81]

You're the first other person I've ever seen use rags on the jack stands. I assume it's for the same reason I do it, to keep them from scratching up the paint/undercoating on the frame. Everybody else just jams them under there and scratches everything all to hell.

[@themechanic6117]

On a newer car I try to preserve the coating . on old rusty cars...whats the point? Lol thanks for watching

[@Daqoda]

Best video of this job by far. You do very well in other videos to. Subscribed!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you. I appreciate it

[@edjenks60]

Great Video. You showed me some tips I didn't know. My stabilizer link bolt had a 6mm Allen opening. I put the 6mm allen wrench in the hole and used an 18mm box/open end wrench and was able to get the nut off. I didn't have to cut the stabilizer link.

[@themechanic6117]

Great! Sounds like it worked out for you. Glad i could help

[@RJMJR1951]

Outstanding video! Thanks!

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@MedicFL1-bw4xs]

I had to Replace Both Hubs and Struts (Both Sides) because I couldn't figure out what that "Noise" was after putting New Tires on. If anyone else does this, remember to hang the Caliper assy to the Strut to insure you don't hurt the Brake line. It eas a Job alright but well worth it. Nice video here and your Door Handle one.

[@David-hi5nd]

There is an 18mm flats on the backside of the swaybar link. Top usually comes off, bottom not so much

[@themechanic6117]

Not all links have the flats on the backside . These aren't original stabilizer links

[@murky2502]

I like your lead in safety warning. Well done. I tuned in looking for torque specs.

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@fancypaintjobs2192]

Great video. Thank You.

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@followyourbliss101]

excellent tutorial - great tips! thanks

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@EXOVCDS]

Lots of good info that that can be used on a lot of vehicles! 👍

[@themechanic6117]

+Thomas EXOVCDS that's true the McPherson strut is very universal, we all know that people search specific things on KZbin..(sarcasm) lol

[@ribertfrogyala9456]

That was a cool video

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@ktr831]

Great Vid man! Doing my GF's car in the morning. Wanted to make sure there were no weird things on the hhr.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you, you'd be all set ! Thanks for watching 👍

[@stevemm6431]

Excellent! Not a lot of wasted verbiage.

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@keithlong2788]

Just curious as to why gm doesn't use a gasket between mount and tower. Seems like metal to metal is just a noise concern. Would making your own gasket and placing in between tower and mount throw anything out of whack?

[@themechanic6117]

I've never thought it was a good idea either. Some cars actually come with rubber pads built into the top mount. I'm not sure if putting a piece of rubber on would be a good/bad idea. I'm no engineer

[@nobueno8652]

I need to do this type of replacement on my HHR, but one of the strut mount bolts (the lower bolt) broke off, and I think this will be a difficult project. I am not looking forward to messing with it.

[@themechanic6117]

Good luck 👍

[@nobueno8652]

@@themechanic6117 looks like a lot of mechanics have the same issues with the stabilizer bar. Poor design. Practically single-use. haha! Thanks for the posting your experience with this replacement.

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome, Thanks for watching

[@josephmcclintock7681]

Thank you makes it easier !!!

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and good luck

[@gregorabaileyein4685]

Good info

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@davidhughes7184]

Great detailed video

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@680davidd]

If the bolt doesn't come all the way out when you tap it, just stick a flathead screwdriver in the hole and tap lightly again. That should make them come out easier. Also, make sure you use deep sockets. They work better.

[@yzmoto80]

HHR stabilizer bar links should be torqued to around 21-25 lb ft. Tighten them to 59 lb ft. and you’ll probably strip the nuts. This guy got lucky.

[@pierredenonville8915]

excellent how to video

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@sudosys9017]

Great video man! It really helped a lot. Where would you recommend to buy parts at though?

[@themechanic6117]

I shop on rockauto.com. They sell cheap parts and quality parts. Buy good stuff and itll last

[@chazbunko6093]

Good job, thank you!

[@nena_366]

Awesome! Do you also have a video for the rear?

[@ScottAlexander-q3b]

Is there a difference in the struts left or right?

[@RamirezVB]

Where are you located? I’d love for you to change my daughters struts on her 2007 HHR. Thank you!

[@sfranz5773]

Really good video thanks

[@leonardwradley4870]

My HHR stabilizer (shown in video) had popped off when I was working with the strut. How do I put it back together once the ball came out of the rubber bushing.

[@themechanic6117]

You dont put it back on. At that point the part has to replaced. If it popped out id imagine that link was making alot of noise while driving

[@d.j.9961]

One thing that I would have recommended was, After you removed the old strut, Should have cleaned the rust on the strut tower, where the strut meets the chassis & grease it or anti-seize it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also, I purchased 2 struts for the front end of my focus & all 4 for my girls Chrysler & hers barely lasted a year-same brand!!!!!!!!

[@msconnleon]

Great video🚘

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you and thanks for watching 👍

[@safetydave8770]

I stopped the video at 1:13. Not because there’s anything wrong with it because I’m subscribing after this comment. Thanks for taking the time to tell people how to SAFELY lift their vehicle and to use jack stands correctly. Some of the these you tube videos turn into more of a critique of poor habits. And the more famous the “new” you tuber is, the worse they are. A safety guy,,,,even when watching you tube in my underwear. Back to the video…

[@jaybeeinstructor311]

Did you use any thread locker adhesive?

[@themechanic6117]

Yes blue thread locker

[@fistofthenorthstar9010]

Can you put longer shocks and struts in to lift the car ?

[@themechanic6117]

I have no idea...

[@keeponkeepkeepingon8376]

The mech a nic Can I Get an honest opinion..... would you purchase this very exact make/model/and year (2006 Chevrolet HHR LS FWD) with = 211,136 miles on it

[@themechanic6117]

No. These car are bad even with low miles.at that many miles itll be a money pit

[@keeponkeepkeepingon8376]

@@themechanic6117 how much would you generally pay for this type of vehicle with that many miles? And How many repairs are expected and what is the general cost of the repair for each )

[@63grandsport11]

🏆

[@djla4558]

Where did you get your torque box

[@themechanic6117]

In the description i have a amazon link to all of my tools

[@djla4558]

@@themechanic6117 thanks. I can tell your a really good mechanic

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@jayhughes5064]

Cant find anything on remove and replace complete steering column...any help?

[@themechanic6117]

Ive never done that job. Wish i could help

[@pamelalopez653]

Thanks a lot for your video I was about to pay 700 to get this done on my hhr whats the best brand to put on it?

[@themechanic6117]

The Gabriel from AutoZone seem to be a ok brand .or you can buy a set online

[@jassoindustrial1271]

where did you buy the struts?

[@themechanic6117]

I believe these came from rockauto.com

[@AndresGarcia-zb2kx]

Thank you for the video it was great information 👍🏻👍🏻

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

[@janieholmes3154]

About how much should labor cost to install these? Also how long does it take. Which auto parts store did you buy yours?

[@themechanic6117]

Labor costs and time to do it will vary from shop to shop. It's best to shop around for quotes if you're going to pay a shop to do it. I ordered these parts online. Check rockauto.com . Also eBay and Amazon

[@janieholmes3154]

Thank you for the reply!

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome, thanks for watching

[@mamadou5565]

can you send me the links to all the tools you using in the video thanks

[@mamadou5565]

REXROTH61 ??

[@requiemforlosmuertos3957]

Buen video ... Pero ni carro tengo 😂😂🤣🤣😁🤭😭😭

[@themechanic6117]

😂👍

[@lightbody5452]

Saved me a couple grand ^_^ thanks

[@themechanic6117]

Thats amazing

[@archangel20031]

So, this guy used an impact gun to take the lug nuts off, but then uses a ratchet on all the others?

[@themechanic6117]

If i use the impact gun on every bolt....people complain that i use tools they dont have. The purpose of using regular tools is to show it can be done easily

[@Bigshoots86]

The more I've gotten into working on my own cars the more I wonder why I ever took my car to a mechanic for shit like this

[@themechanic6117]

Yeah there's a ton of money to be saved

[@Bigshoots86]

@@themechanic6117 hey are these struts any good? I see them on parts geek and I need some

[@themechanic6117]

Theyre better than destroyed struts but I I don't recommend them. They're not the best quality. I'd buy something better if you can afford it .