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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2004MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
Rear Wheel Alignment
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Rear Wheel Alignment
Rear Camber Adjustment
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle and provide suitable support. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
4. Place the strut in a vise and file the upper strut-to-knuckle hole lateral - oblong. Compare the appearance of the holes before filing (2) with l after filing (3).
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the strut to the vehicle.
^ Tighten the strut-to-knuckle bolts 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 bolts to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.
Rear Toe Adjustment
1. Loosen the hex nuts at the rear wheel spindle rod - rear.
2. Turn the adjusting nut to change the toe angle.
3. Adjust the toe to the proper setting.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Tighten the hex nuts on the rear wheel spindle rod - rear.
^ Tighten the rear wheel spindle rod ends hex nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle and provide suitable support. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
4. Place the strut in a vise and file the upper strut-to-knuckle hole lateral - oblong. Compare the appearance of the holes before filing (2) with l after filing (3).
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the strut to the vehicle.
^ Tighten the strut-to-knuckle bolts 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 bolts to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.
Rear Toe Adjustment
1. Loosen the hex nuts at the rear wheel spindle rod - rear.
2. Turn the adjusting nut to change the toe angle.
3. Adjust the toe to the proper setting.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Tighten the hex nuts on the rear wheel spindle rod - rear.
^ Tighten the rear wheel spindle rod ends hex nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
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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.