How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

Gas charged shock absorbers are gas filled, therefore do not remove the snap ring from the top of the tube inside, there are high pressure and in such a case it may cause personal injury due to the release of extreme pressure in the contents. To avoid an injury, use safety glasses for centerpunching and drilling the shock absorber, being cautious not to punch a hole in the shock absorber tube. Start by indenting 10 mm (0.4 inch) at the bottom of the tube with a centerpunch. Clamp the shock absorber in a vise horizontally with the rod of the shock absorber being in a fully extended state. Drill hole in the shock absorber at the centerpunch with a 5mm (3/16") drill using a gas or gas/oil mixture to blow out the hole. mop up the escaping oil using shop towels. Then, indent in the middle of the tube with a center punch, drill another hole in the circle of center punch using a 5mm(3/16 in drill bit), which will also release oil. once more, use shop towels to hold back the escaping oil. Finally, take the shock absorber out of vise, place it over a drain pan horizontally with the holes down, and slide the rod up and down in the tube to empty all the oil out of the shock absorber.

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Strut, Rear
Part Number: 22064760
$103.77 MSRP: $193.62
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- Other Name: Strut Assembly, Rear Suspension; Shock Absorber; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064761, 22064739, 22064715
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, LS, Z34 | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Strut
Part Number: 88965467
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Assembly, Front Suspension; Complete Strut and Shock Absorber Kit.; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22064733, 22064793, 22064745, 22064754, 22064750, 22064755, 22400002, 22064717, 22064784, 22064716, 22064774, 22064707
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | LS, LS Competition, LS Sport, LT, LTZ, SS, SS 35th Anniversary Edition, SS Dale Earnhardt Signature Edition, SS High Sport, SS Pace Car | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Strut, Rear
Part Number: 22064714
$116.24 MSRP: $190.29
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Assembly, Rear Suspension; Shock Absorber; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064740
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | LS, Z34 | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Shock Absorber
Part Number: 88945170
$42.73 MSRP: $76.31
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Base, LS, SS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Shock Absorber
Part Number: 88945324
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Front Shock; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Absorber, Rear Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22064064, 22065206, 12322213, 22046479, 22046439, 22064442, 22047540, 22046802, 22046431
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Base, LS, SS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Strut Cartridge, Front
Part Number: 22074850
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cartridge, Front Suspension Strut; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Complete Strut; Shock Absorber; Strut Cylinder; Shock Insert; Cartridge, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, LS, Z34 | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Strut, Rear
Part Number: 22064554
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Assembly, Rear Suspension; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Complete Strut; Shock Absorber; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064553
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | LS, Z34 | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Strut
Part Number: 88965469
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Assembly, Rear Suspension; Complete Strut Kit; Shock Absorber.; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064710, 22400003, 22064747, 15846384, 22064752, 22064751, 22064736, 15846385, 22064753
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | LS, LS Competition, LS Sport, LT, LTZ, SS, SS 35th Anniversary Edition, SS Dale Earnhardt Signature Edition, SS High Sport, SS Pace Car, Z34 | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Strut
Part Number: 88965468
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Assembly, Rear Suspension; Complete Strut Kit; Shock Absorber.; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 15846383, 15846386
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | LS, LT, LTZ, SS | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Strut, Rear
Part Number: 22064558
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Assembly, Rear Suspension; Shock Absorber; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | LS, Z34 | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS

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Q: How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
A: Gas charged shock absorbers are gas filled, therefore do not remove the snap ring from the top of the tube inside, there are high pressure and in such a case it may cause personal injury due to the release of extreme pressure in the contents. To avoid an injury, use safety glasses for centerpunching and drilling the shock absorber, being cautious not to punch a hole in the shock absorber tube. Start by indenting 10 mm (0.4 inch) at the bottom of the tube with a centerpunch. Clamp the shock absorber in a vise horizontally with the rod of the shock absorber being in a fully extended state. Drill hole in the shock absorber at the centerpunch with a 5mm (3/16") drill using a gas or gas/oil mixture to blow out the hole. mop up the escaping oil using shop towels. Then, indent in the middle of the tube with a center punch, drill another hole in the circle of center punch using a 5mm(3/16 in drill bit), which will also release oil. once more, use shop towels to hold back the escaping oil. Finally, take the shock absorber out of vise, place it over a drain pan horizontally with the holes down, and slide the rod up and down in the tube to empty all the oil out of the shock absorber.

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