Easy front strut/shock replacement - Chevy HHR & most other vehicles

[@Phixius]

One of the few auto repair videos I've seen on KZbin that has clear explanations of what to do and a good view of what is being worked on. Thank you very much.

[@scottsatkowiak2347]

This is one of the few and BEST repair videos on the net. If you were solo in doing this, VERY impressive. Usually it takes two people to get this kind of quality. I liked the zoom technique you used in the beginning as well. Good job! DO MORE! My HHR is getting up there. I would love to see a video on transmission maintenance.

[@MensHelpTv]

I have not done it yet, but the parts are on the way... this video helped me pre-plan the job ahead. Thanks

[@pfort4766]

What a great video. You guys that do these are great. There is no conceivable benefit for you other than you enjoy being a decent person. Thank you so much

[@howardrapaport8150]

Outstanding video. Every tip was worthwhile. Thanks for posting it. Who knew I was so capable? One last tip - add some rock and roll. The work goes faster! Thanks again!

[@leenajera9950]

What does it mean by pull tab on the top of the stock for the

[@leenajera9950]

I mean strut

[@NickVTA]

Excellent video! Made changing my struts a lot easier. Only constructive criticism would be on the video maybe use a little bit of lighting as it was a little harder to see where you were putting the pry bar. But I figured it out, but other than that straight to the point and easy to remove and install. 👍👍👍

[@billlittlejohn2331]

Thanks for the video. It's very thorough and informative. I've done other cars but this will be my first HHR. Learned a lot. Thanks

[@terayon]

thanks to your video, i convinced the wife to let me change the suspension myself and save us $150 labor. thanks a lot!! i love doing this kinda stuff.

[@charlescain7962]

Thanks again, just don't forget to keep these HHR videos coming. Liked and Sub.

[@CarlottaART]

Just found your channel. Fantastic video! Liked and Sub. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent!

[@nonperson11]

Thanks a lot. Job satisfaction is a great gift.

[@RSBSTEADICAM]

Nice job. Wish you were closer and I could show you some advanced lighting techniques!

[@kingston9517]

You should get an alignment done struts affect your cast or chamber angles. I always get the two confused

[@michaelkenney2845]

any time you do anything to the suspension you should do an alignment. Hell if you back out of the driveway to fast in an HHR you should do an alignment lol.

[@chevyhighrider]

Great vid thanks. I do agree thought that the impact should really only be used for removal.

[@burtreynolds3143]

Nice vid. I have those quick struts in my living room waiting for the Spring to do the whole front end. Knuckle included. Bought everything from RockAuto. This video makes the strut part look easy. I bought the A arms too and the bearing hub. I hope I can handle it.

[@crackwag]

Burt Reynolds i bought my break pads from ther to... it supposed to be delivery on mar 30 but it arrived yesterday... apr 4... it was a delay on ur order? or it was bad luck to me?

[@burtreynolds3143]

My stuff came sooner than the expected date. There was a wrong part in the bunch. One part number digit off but they paid the return shipping and a new part came really fast.

[@crackwag]

Burt Reynolds sounds good, and going to keep shopping at rockauto then... im restoring a triumph spitfire... im going to need a lot of stuff

[@burtreynolds3143]

What year ? I love that car.

[@crackwag]

Burt Reynolds 1975

[@roshi98]

Assuming you're using jack stands to support the car, use your jack to gently lift the knuckle up to relieve pressure off those bolts. That makes removal a lot easier. Just make sure to not damage the ball joint as you raise the knuckle.

[@shaneisaacs1350]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@tjwonder8157]

Great video! But rule number 1! Jack stands. Never trust a jack! Everything else looked good a straight forward. Many thanks!

[@nodak81]

As long as you're not putting body parts under the car or the rotor, and just working in the wheel well then it really doesn't matter. Is it a good idea? Sure, but sometimes laziness (or necessity) wins out over caution.

[@RegniA]

Great DIY video! Thanks!

[@CaptRhan]

Thanks the video was great I will put my own on.

[@vincetetuaniii9732]

How did you torque the top nuts?

[@Daybreaker3101]

Your video is very good. Do you have any knowledge of rattles coming from underneath an HHR after hitting a bump? I have replaced lower control arms. Swaybay struts seem to be good and so does the swaybar bushings.

[@jjkk-or3yv]

do you have to get a front end alignment after you change the front end struts? do you have to change both sides when you change one?

[@jeffharris694]

I'm getting ready to Change out my wife's Left strut,, I like this idea do you recommend replacing both strut's? Thanks great video

[@broncosla]

I used your video on my 2009 Chevy Malibu. Most parts were the same and I used the quick-strut as well. Thanks a ton, great video!!! Did you have to redo your alignment after replacement?

[@markrozema6700]

sir you are awsome ! thanks

[@musondamwansa5]

Thank you very much for the information

[@smithkid1996]

so struts on a 2006 pontiac G6 would be really similar, correct?

[@916OnMiNeZ]

Were those the Monroe quick struts you put on if so how is the ride? Better than stock or about the same?

[@handicapitation3250]

I was told that if I do this, I will need to get an alignment. Is this true? I drive a 2006 HHR and will also be doing my sway bar links and bushings.

[@dannyd8625]

Yes. You'll need an alignment. I see your comment is almost 2 years old, so hopefully by now you've already found that out. This response is in case someone else sees your question.

[@Rarrin9378]

The G6 is bult on the same platform as the HHR and the Cobalt I believe

[@trentmozingo7176]

Great video!

[@colzdad]

how long did it take you to do this? I plan on doing it tomorrow. thanks for the video, it's extremely helpful.

[@viczef2239]

swaybar link is hard to remove. Couldn't get pass it. ( the bolt spins with a nut) if replacing them aftermarket once come with a nut to hold from the other side in order to loosen them.

[@mikemiller9960]

I have a 08 chevy cobalt same thing?

[@biaggiwins]

mike miller yes, same chassis

[@JoeBarcus]

do you need to have alignment afterwords

[@charlescain7962]

Joseph Barcus No, he didn't do anything to steering parts. The sway bar is a static part, no adjustment to it.

[@amg101080]

Where do you recommend purchasing a quick strut from?

[@dvanhoose01]

Amanda Moulton autozone

[@leenajera9950]

Okay on the new shock it had a plastic on top like a tape and it says pull tab where's the tab at

[@kellyconstenius676]

Boy that was easy. You should try it on a 98 Ford Windstar if you want to know what strut pain is like. Broke a 1/2 in breaker bar and 2 sockets trying to get the lower bolts loose. Had to buy a 3/4 inch breaker bar and 3/4 in drive sockets to get that bugger to pop loose. Then still had to remove the lower control arn and the drag link to get it to drop enough to remove the strut. Lots of cussing was needed to complete the task..

[@eastside0434]

My mother was at carx 4 months ago getting sway bar links replaced and they suggested to replace the struts for $600 more, she said No,today she took the car there and dropped it off and the bill was $1,000,she felt ripped off.

[@Toyeboy89]

Make sure you don't overtighten those top nuts. They're only 15ftlbs torque. My torque wrench malfunctioned and I broke one from overtightening.

[@pablovasquezortiz]

hi, what year its this hhr

[@itmgrify]

wowweeeeee that there is a bonafide true methodology fer fixin yer strut problem yep yep

[@MRENNUDMRENNUD]

I am very dense --even though I see you do this I just cant do it myself

[@bernadettekimbrough4708]

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[@nodak81]

lol, it's simple assuming every bolt isn't rusted into a useless lump.

[@michaelaragon78]

WOW!! Just about every nut was over torqued and weakened from the extreme friction of that impact gun.

[@MRENNUDMRENNUD]

WHERE DO YOU LIVE?CAN YOU FIX MINE-I WILL PAY YOU 80 DOLLARS TO PUT THEM IN ON BOTH SIDES---ALWAYS FIX BOTH SIDES --THIS MUCH I KNOW---------DO A WHEEL ALIGNMENT -GET NEW BRAKES AND TIRES TOO

[@weelgunny]

Don't be so stingy with the spray lube.