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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 HHR 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle just high enough to remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  2. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the front suspension strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 2003661 Size: SH
  3. Remove the front suspension strut mounting nut (1) on the front suspension strut stud (2).
  4. Raise the vehicle high enough to access the lower front suspension strut bolts.
  5. Support the lower control arm with a adjustable jack stand.

    6. Object Number: 2005976 Size: MH
  6. Remove the front suspension strut nut (2)  from the front suspension strut bolts (5).
  7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connectors (3) and (4).
  8. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket (1), and relocate to the side.

    9. Object Number: 2005989 Size: SH
  9. Remove the front suspension strut bolts (2) from the front suspension strut (1).

    10. Object Number: 2003673 Size: SH
  10. Remove the front suspension strut (2) from the vehicle (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2003673 Size: SH
  1. Position the front suspension strut (2)  in the vehicle (1).

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2003661 Size: SH
  2. Install the front suspension front mounting nuts (1) on the front suspension strut studs (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front suspension front mounting nuts (1) to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  3. Using the adjustable jack stand, lift the lower control arm to allow the installation of the front suspension strut.

    4. Object Number: 2005989 Size: SH
  4. Install the front suspension strut bolts (2) in the front suspension strut (1).

    5. Object Number: 2005976 Size: MH
  5. Reconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connectors (3) and (4).
  6. Position the wheel speed sensor bracket (1) on the front suspension strut bolts (5).
  7. Install the front suspension strut nuts (2) on the front suspension strut bolts (5).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the front suspension strut nuts to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).

  8. Install the stabilizer shaft link the front suspension strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  10. Align the front end. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.