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Due to a worn out rear lower control arm bushing on the passengers side, and the drivers side one getting a wee bit sloppy, I replaced both lower control arms. The local dealer wanted $495 to replace just the rear bushings alone (yea Canada), but I picked up a pair of chevy hhr lower control arms , complete with all bushings and the lower ball joint installed, from HexAutoParts in the US for $59 plus taxes.  NOTE: If you are shopping for replacement Lower Control Arms you may find stamped steel ones being offered for the HHR - those may fit, but are actually for the Cobalt cars. The HHR's use cast ones, not stamped steel - the cast ones are definately recommended. Here is the process used along with a list of the tools used, as well the torque specs, and a few tips on the process: Tools:  - 15 mm socket  - 15 mm box end wrench - 16 mm socket - 13/16" socket - 6 inch extensions for the sockets - torque wrench - small pry bar - screwdriver - small

The  Chevrolet HHR  debuted as the Crossover at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, which opened on January 5, 2005, and went into production in the second half of 2005. It shares the common Delta platform with the Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION. Recently, we noticed the most of Chevrolet HHR owners have reported the front suspension control arm problems on Chevy HHR. Mainly they are to do with the rear bushing or ball joint. This is an ongoing safety problem that most chevy vehicles have. What is a control arm? The control arm allows the wheel to travel up and down over bumps and helps to position the wheel in the proper alignment and its bushings allow the control arm to pivot. The control arm bushings help to distribute impact force and absorb vibration. While, many defects of Chevy HHR suspension control arm caused by fatigue damage and bearing such as metabolic load,stress which would make the security of it reduced. When you need to replace the Contro