06 - 11 chevy HHR front struts

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@charlesmckenzie7101
@charlesmckenzie7101 Жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!👍💪
@charlesmckenzie7101
@charlesmckenzie7101 Жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate you watching and leaving a great comment 👍
@shawnmurray7232
@shawnmurray7232 2 жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 2 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea
@safetydave8770
@safetydave8770 2 жыл бұрын
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
@samphillips8322 2 жыл бұрын
Good video. Getting ready to change struts on 2009. Everything I needed to know. Thanks!
@jorgea.amador-hernandez9291
@jorgea.amador-hernandez9291 4 жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and good luck on your repairs
@thechad2553
@thechad2553 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@nunavyourbiznas8660
@nunavyourbiznas8660 Жыл бұрын
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.
@jozab2
@jozab2 Жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, there's no thumbs up icon available to you?
@razorfootgryphon8088
@razorfootgryphon8088 6 жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын
+Razorfoot Gryphon thank you ,appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching .good luck on your HHR 👍
@TterribleTexasTJ
@TterribleTexasTJ 4 жыл бұрын
A great video! Well shot, easy to follow. Thanks!
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@123tylerwebster
@123tylerwebster 5 жыл бұрын
Best video I’ve ever seen, thank you.
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@gogo12able
@gogo12able 6 жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you ,I appreciate it. Hope the job goes well for you 👍
@bosanovaboy
@bosanovaboy 2 жыл бұрын
That was a beautiful job and video you made. Thank you
@cheapme1850
@cheapme1850 2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video! Straight to the point but still very detailed. Great editing too! Thanks!
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@RJMJR1951
@RJMJR1951 6 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video! Thanks!
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
@NeighborhoodCarpenter
@NeighborhoodCarpenter 4 жыл бұрын
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
@spelunkerd 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@wyattoneable
@wyattoneable 7 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Each camera angle worked out very well too.
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын
+wyattoneable thanks, I feel like I'm making a movie with all the angles lol
@sfranz5773
@sfranz5773 6 жыл бұрын
Really good video thanks
@johnjoiner9652
@johnjoiner9652 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video brother, very helpful, and easy to follow!!!
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@EXOVCDS
@EXOVCDS 7 жыл бұрын
Lots of good info that that can be used on a lot of vehicles! 👍
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын
+Thomas EXOVCDS that's true the McPherson strut is very universal, we all know that people search specific things on KZfaq..(sarcasm) lol
@sfiori1363
@sfiori1363 6 жыл бұрын
really good viewing angle and high definition video of all you did. and thorough explanation.
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, really appreciate it.
@lorenzomalone3105
@lorenzomalone3105 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video.
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@lorenzomalone3105
@lorenzomalone3105 Жыл бұрын
@@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 KZfaq and I found your channel. Thanks again.
@fancypaintjobs2192
@fancypaintjobs2192 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank You.
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@sharonbreslin8138
@sharonbreslin8138 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, great video
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@davidhughes7184
@davidhughes7184 5 жыл бұрын
Great detailed video
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@edjenks60
@edjenks60 5 жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын
Great! Sounds like it worked out for you. Glad i could help
@chazbunko6093
@chazbunko6093 3 жыл бұрын
Good job, thank you!
@Daqoda
@Daqoda 4 жыл бұрын
Best video of this job by far. You do very well in other videos to. Subscribed!
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate it
@followyourbliss101
@followyourbliss101 2 жыл бұрын
excellent tutorial - great tips! thanks
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@michaelkenney2845
@michaelkenney2845 5 жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I try to do my best with what I have. 👍
@ribertfrogyala9456
@ribertfrogyala9456 2 жыл бұрын
That was a cool video
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@ktr831
@ktr831 6 жыл бұрын
Great Vid man! Doing my GF's car in the morning. Wanted to make sure there were no weird things on the hhr.
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you'd be all set ! Thanks for watching 👍
@josephmcclintock7681
@josephmcclintock7681 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you makes it easier !!!
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and good luck
@msconnleon
@msconnleon 6 жыл бұрын
Great video🚘
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
@nodak81
@nodak81 4 жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын
On a newer car I try to preserve the coating . on old rusty cars...whats the point? Lol thanks for watching
@gregorabaileyein4685
@gregorabaileyein4685 5 жыл бұрын
Good info
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@pierredenonville8915
@pierredenonville8915 5 жыл бұрын
excellent how to video
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@yzmoto80
@yzmoto80 Жыл бұрын
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.
@nena_366
@nena_366 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Do you also have a video for the rear?
@stevemm6431
@stevemm6431 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Not a lot of wasted verbiage.
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@murky2502
@murky2502 3 жыл бұрын
I like your lead in safety warning. Well done. I tuned in looking for torque specs.
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@AndresGarcia-zb2kx
@AndresGarcia-zb2kx 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video it was great information 👍🏻👍🏻
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching.
@David-hi5nd
@David-hi5nd 2 жыл бұрын
There is an 18mm flats on the backside of the swaybar link. Top usually comes off, bottom not so much
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 2 жыл бұрын
Not all links have the flats on the backside . These aren't original stabilizer links
@sudosys9017
@sudosys9017 4 жыл бұрын
Great video man! It really helped a lot. Where would you recommend to buy parts at though?
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын
I shop on rockauto.com. They sell cheap parts and quality parts. Buy good stuff and itll last
@680davidd
@680davidd 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@leonardwradley4870
@leonardwradley4870 3 жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын
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
@63grandsport11
@63grandsport11 Жыл бұрын
🏆
@user-cj6ck2rr8y
@user-cj6ck2rr8y 3 ай бұрын
Is there a difference in the struts left or right?
@d.j.9961
@d.j.9961 3 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!!!!
@pamelalopez653
@pamelalopez653 5 жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын
The Gabriel from AutoZone seem to be a ok brand .or you can buy a set online
@keithlong2788
@keithlong2788 5 ай бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 5 ай бұрын
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
@fistofthenorthstar9010
@fistofthenorthstar9010 2 жыл бұрын
Can you put longer shocks and struts in to lift the car ?
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 2 жыл бұрын
I have no idea...
@jaybeeinstructor311
@jaybeeinstructor311 5 жыл бұрын
Did you use any thread locker adhesive?
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын
Yes blue thread locker
@jayhughes5064
@jayhughes5064 5 жыл бұрын
Cant find anything on remove and replace complete steering column...any help?
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын
Ive never done that job. Wish i could help
@ArrogantBaSStard
@ArrogantBaSStard 2 жыл бұрын
Where are you located? I’d love for you to change my daughters struts on her 2007 HHR. Thank you!
@nobueno8652
@nobueno8652 Жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 Жыл бұрын
Good luck 👍
@nobueno8652
@nobueno8652 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@themechanic6117 Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Thanks for watching
@janieholmes3154
@janieholmes3154 6 жыл бұрын
About how much should labor cost to install these? Also how long does it take. Which auto parts store did you buy yours?
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын
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
@janieholmes3154 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reply!
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching
@jassoindustrial1271
@jassoindustrial1271 4 жыл бұрын
where did you buy the struts?
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын
I believe these came from rockauto.com
@safetydave8770
@safetydave8770 2 жыл бұрын
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…
@keeponkeepkeepingon8376
@keeponkeepkeepingon8376 3 жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын
No. These car are bad even with low miles.at that many miles itll be a money pit
@keeponkeepkeepingon8376
@keeponkeepkeepingon8376 3 жыл бұрын
@@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 )
@mamadou5565
@mamadou5565 6 жыл бұрын
can you send me the links to all the tools you using in the video thanks
@mamadou5565
@mamadou5565 6 жыл бұрын
REXROTH61 ??
@requiemforlosmuertos3957
@requiemforlosmuertos3957 5 жыл бұрын
Buen video ... Pero ni carro tengo 😂😂🤣🤣😁🤭😭😭
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын
😂👍
@djla4558
@djla4558 3 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your torque box
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын
In the description i have a amazon link to all of my tools
@djla4558
@djla4558 3 жыл бұрын
@@themechanic6117 thanks. I can tell your a really good mechanic
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@lightbody5452
@lightbody5452 3 жыл бұрын
Saved me a couple grand ^_^ thanks
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын
Thats amazing
@archangel20031
@archangel20031 4 жыл бұрын
So, this guy used an impact gun to take the lug nuts off, but then uses a ratchet on all the others?
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын
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
@Bigshoots86 3 жыл бұрын
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
@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah there's a ton of money to be saved
@Bigshoots86
@Bigshoots86 3 жыл бұрын
@@themechanic6117 hey are these struts any good? I see them on parts geek and I need some
@themechanic6117
@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын
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 .
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