How to service and repair the front coil springs and shock absorber on Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

In order to service and repair the suspension strut, it begins with removing the strut from the vehicle. Subsequently, install the strut in the strut spring compressor (J 45400). It is necessary also to ensure the spring is compressed when the strut moves freely. Depress the spring compressor forcing screw so as to compress the coil spring. Locate with a 45 torx socket the strut shaft and detach the upper strut mount nut with the strut rod nut socket (J 42991). After pulling the strut out using the strut spring compressor (J 45400), loosen the forcing screw while compressor until the upper strut mount and coil spring will come out. Go ahead and reinstall the coil spring and upper strut mount back to the strut spring compressor (J 45400) and compress the coil spring further by turning the spring compressor forcing screw. Mount the strut to the coil spring and to the top strut mount, topping it with the strut retaining nut. By tightening the strut rod nut socket (J 42991) and using a 45 torx socket, tighten the strut mount nut to 70 n.m (52 ft. Lbs.). Finally, lift up the strut from the strut spring compressor (J 45400) and replace it back to the vehicle.

How to replace the front shock absorber assembly on Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

Start by taking off the upper nuts from the strut assembly. Raise the vehicle by using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift which must avoid suspension-contact vehicle lift systems. After vehicle support and strut elevation use a marker to draw lines on the knuckle from where the strut connects. Start by removing the lower bolts and nuts from the strut followed by the strut assembly removal process. Initiate strut installation by following the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions while installing the component. Tighten the strut upper nuts until they reach 33 Nm torque (24 ft. lbs.) measurements. Strut lower bolts and nuts need installation as prevailing torque type fasteners that can be re-used only if the fasteners and counterparts are rust-free and clean and produce 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.) of torque against their counterpart before fully seating. otherwise, replace the fastener. Tighten the lower nuts of the strut to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.) while aligning its position with the knuckle mark. Finish by placing the tire and wheel on the vehicle while lowering it to the ground for front wheel alignment.

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Strut Part Number: 88965467
$109.69 MSRP: $212.92
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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 Shock Absorber Part Number: 88945170
$43.58 MSRP: $77.83
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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 Strut, Rear Part Number: 22064760
Product Specifications
- 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 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: 22064714
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 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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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Shock Absorber Part Number: 88945324
$57.13 MSRP: $102.02
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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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The likewise extremely important Shock Absorber of Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles is a component of the suspension system that functions together with the struts. This is because the Shock Absorber causes the dissipation of Kinetic Energy into heat hence minimizing the instances of bouncing and vibrations that compromise handling and on car stability. Different Models of Monte Carlo vehicles have used the following Shock Absorbers; Twin Tube and Mono Tube Shock absorbers which have different processes of regulating the flow of hydraulic fluid and offering improved suspension depending on the style of the drive. Other developments such as PSD and ASD go deeper into the Shock Absorber's responses and new technologies like electrorheological and magnetorheological dampers make suspension systems semi-active and adaptive to achieve added comfort and control.

Chevrolet Monte Carlo Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Strut
88965467
Q: How to service and repair the front coil springs and shock absorber on Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
A:
In order to service and repair the suspension strut, it begins with removing the strut from the vehicle. Subsequently, install the strut in the strut spring compressor (J 45400). It is necessary also to ensure the spring is compressed when the strut moves freely. Depress the spring compressor forcing screw so as to compress the coil spring. Locate with a 45 torx socket the strut shaft and detach the upper strut mount nut with the strut rod nut socket (J 42991). After pulling the strut out using the strut spring compressor (J 45400), loosen the forcing screw while compressor until the upper strut mount and coil spring will come out. Go ahead and reinstall the coil spring and upper strut mount back to the strut spring compressor (J 45400) and compress the coil spring further by turning the spring compressor forcing screw. Mount the strut to the coil spring and to the top strut mount, topping it with the strut retaining nut. By tightening the strut rod nut socket (J 42991) and using a 45 torx socket, tighten the strut mount nut to 70 n.m (52 ft. Lbs.). Finally, lift up the strut from the strut spring compressor (J 45400) and replace it back to the vehicle.
Strut
88965469
Q: How to replace the front shock absorber assembly on Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
A:
Start by taking off the upper nuts from the strut assembly. Raise the vehicle by using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift which must avoid suspension-contact vehicle lift systems. After vehicle support and strut elevation use a marker to draw lines on the knuckle from where the strut connects. Start by removing the lower bolts and nuts from the strut followed by the strut assembly removal process. Initiate strut installation by following the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions while installing the component. Tighten the strut upper nuts until they reach 33 Nm torque (24 ft. lbs.) measurements. Strut lower bolts and nuts need installation as prevailing torque type fasteners that can be re-used only if the fasteners and counterparts are rust-free and clean and produce 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.) of torque against their counterpart before fully seating. otherwise, replace the fastener. Tighten the lower nuts of the strut to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.) while aligning its position with the knuckle mark. Finish by placing the tire and wheel on the vehicle while lowering it to the ground for front wheel alignment.