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6th Gen ('00-'05): Suspension misalignment after strut change

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Old 01-14-2016, 10:23 AM
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Thanks guys,
I will wait for camber bolts to arrive and then will decide what to do, grind the strut or use camber bolts.
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Old 02-10-2016, 11:23 AM
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Soo...
I got camber adjustment bolts but winter came here and project stalled.
Last days were a little warmer, so I installed camber bolts.

I will be grateful if anyone post factory suspension alignment parameters/degrees in order to compare it with local alignment shop.

I will keep posting the results :-)

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Old 02-10-2016, 02:43 PM
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Here you go Rack:


WHEEL ALIGNMENT
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
Year Model Unnamed Caster Camber Toe-in (in.)
Range (+/- Deg.) Preferred Settings (Deg.) Range (+/- Deg.) Preferred Settings (Deg.)
2004 Monte Carlo F 0.50 +1.80 +0.50 +0.70 0 +/- 0.20
R +0.50 -0.15 0.10 +/- 0.10

2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SERVICE MANUAL
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Suspension Wheel Alignment Specifications
Wheel Alignment Specifications (Front)
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Service Allowable

Service Preferred

Camber – Impala

0.28 to 1.28 Degrees

0.78 Degrees

Camber – Monte Carlo

0.35 to 1.35 Degrees

0.85 Degrees

Caster

2.70 to 3.70 Degrees

Not Adjustable

Steering Angle

3.50 to +3.50 Degrees

0 Degrees

Toe – Total

0.10 to +0.30 D...
 

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Old 02-13-2016, 02:05 AM
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Thanks Plumbob,
I hope to get aligned next week.
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Old 02-13-2016, 08:01 AM
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You're welcome rack.

Happy alignment!
 




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