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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2004MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
Front Wheel Alignment
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Front Wheel Alignment
Front Camber Adjustment
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle and provide suitable support. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies from the front and the rear axles.
3. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
4. Place the strut in a vise and file the hole lateral -oblong. Compare the appearance of the holes before filing (2) with after filing (3).
5. File the lower strut-to-knuckle attaching hole for a front camber adjustment.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the strut to the vehicle.
^ Tighten the strut-to-knuckle nuts as far as to allow movement of the knuckle.
2. Install the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Adjust the camber (1).
^ Tighten the strut-to-knuckle nuts to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.
Front Toe Adjustment
1. Remove the small seal clamp from the inner tie rod boot.
2. Position the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
3. Loosen the hex nut on the tie rod (2). Turn the tie rod shaft (1) in order to obtain the proper toe angle.
4. Confirm the number of threads showing on each tie rod end is nearly equal.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Confirm that the tie rod ends (3) are square before you tighten the lock nuts (2).
^ Tighten the hex nuts at the tie rod ends to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
Important: Ensure the seals do not twist.
6. Install the seal clamps.
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle and provide suitable support. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies from the front and the rear axles.
3. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
4. Place the strut in a vise and file the hole lateral -oblong. Compare the appearance of the holes before filing (2) with after filing (3).
5. File the lower strut-to-knuckle attaching hole for a front camber adjustment.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the strut to the vehicle.
^ Tighten the strut-to-knuckle nuts as far as to allow movement of the knuckle.
2. Install the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Adjust the camber (1).
^ Tighten the strut-to-knuckle nuts to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.
Front Toe Adjustment
1. Remove the small seal clamp from the inner tie rod boot.
2. Position the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
3. Loosen the hex nut on the tie rod (2). Turn the tie rod shaft (1) in order to obtain the proper toe angle.
4. Confirm the number of threads showing on each tie rod end is nearly equal.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Confirm that the tie rod ends (3) are square before you tighten the lock nuts (2).
^ Tighten the hex nuts at the tie rod ends to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
Important: Ensure the seals do not twist.
6. Install the seal clamps.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.