How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?

The high pressure gas inside the gas charged shock absorbers requires users to refrain from removing the snap ring at the top of the tube because it would precede extreme force expulsion of its contents thus resulting in potential personal injury. Wear protective safety glasses before you perform centerpunching and drilling on the shock absorber while also maintaining protection of the shock absorber tube. Begin by making a 10 mm (0.4 inch) deep mark 10 mm (0.4 inch) from the shock absorber tube bottom with a centerpunch. Set the vertical shock absorber inside the vise as you stretch its shock absorber rod to its maximum length. Drill a hole at the centerpunch using a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit to enable gas or gas/oil mixture drainage but contain oil leakage with shop towels. Create a second hole at the middle portion of the tube by using the centerpunch as a guide with a drill before the second hole is made with a match. Once again use shop towels to catch any leaking oil. Put the shock absorber over a drain pan in a horizontal position with the holes at the bottom while moving the rod through the tube until all oil drains out.

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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Strut, Driver Side Part Number: 19180745
$8.96 MSRP: $15.99
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Kit, Front and Rear Suspension; Complete Suspension Assembly and Shock Absorber Set.
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 11569856
- Item Weight: 0.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 2.1 x 2.1 x 1.1 inches
- Condition: New
- SKU: 19180745
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Submodels:
- Classic LS, Classic LT, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Strut Part Number: 22716368
$113.37 MSRP: $212.92
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- Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Complete Strut and Shock Absorber Set.
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: 25920062
- Item Weight: 8.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 24.7 x 9.1 x 8.3 inches
- Condition: New
- SKU: 22716368
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Submodels:
- Base, Classic LS, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Strut, Passenger Side Part Number: 19180744
$113.37 MSRP: $212.92
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Kit, Front and Rear Suspension; Complete Suspension Assembly and Shock Absorber Set.
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 25920063
- Item Weight: 8.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 24.5 x 8.9 x 8.2 inches
- Condition: New
- SKU: 19180744
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Submodels:
- Base, Classic LS, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Strut, Driver Side Part Number: 19180743
$113.37 MSRP: $212.92
You Save: $99.55 (47%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Kit, Front and Rear Suspension; Complete Suspension Assembly and Shock Absorber Set.
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 25920062
- Item Weight: 8.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 24.5 x 8.8 x 8.4 inches
- Condition: New
- SKU: 19180743
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Submodels:
- Base, Classic LS, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Strut, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 22811082
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut, Front Suspension; Complete Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit.; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 15864985, 15807740, 15864989, 19152954, 15864983, 19180746, 20939833, 22716371, 25867420, 22716373, 88964545
- Item Weight: 8.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 24.0 x 9.0 x 8.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 22811082
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Submodels:
- Classic LS, Classic LT, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Shock Absorber Part Number: 10363555
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Complete Strut and Shock Absorber Set.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22722296
- Item Weight: 3.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 26.4 x 4.0 x 4.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 10363555
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Submodels:
- Base, Classic LS, Classic LT, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, SS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Shock Absorber Part Number: 25831691
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 10363556, 22719455
- Item Weight: 4.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 24.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 25831691
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Submodels:
- Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS

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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Q: How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
A: The high pressure gas inside the gas charged shock absorbers requires users to refrain from removing the snap ring at the top of the tube because it would precede extreme force expulsion of its contents thus resulting in potential personal injury. Wear protective safety glasses before you perform centerpunching and drilling on the shock absorber while also maintaining protection of the shock absorber tube. Begin by making a 10 mm (0.4 inch) deep mark 10 mm (0.4 inch) from the shock absorber tube bottom with a centerpunch. Set the vertical shock absorber inside the vise as you stretch its shock absorber rod to its maximum length. Drill a hole at the centerpunch using a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit to enable gas or gas/oil mixture drainage but contain oil leakage with shop towels. Create a second hole at the middle portion of the tube by using the centerpunch as a guide with a drill before the second hole is made with a match. Once again use shop towels to catch any leaking oil. Put the shock absorber over a drain pan in a horizontal position with the holes at the bottom while moving the rod through the tube until all oil drains out.