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FCS 342546 Shock Absorber - Rear
| Brand | FCS 342546 |
|---|---|
| Position | Rear |
| Compressed Length | 10.47 |
| Extended Length | 16.06 |
| Stroke Length | 5.59 |
| Product line | FCS |
| Fits | Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn · 42 vehicles |
Suspension shock absorber. Restores controlled damping for a smoother, more stable ride.
Compressed, extended, and stroke lengths are specified for accurate service selection.
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Rear Shock Absorber for Select GM Compact Models
FCS 342546 is a rear suspension shock absorber built for select Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn applications. It matches the listed compressed length of 10.47 inches, extended length of 16.06 inches, and 5.59 inches of stroke for the specified rear fitments.
Key Features
- Rear suspension shock absorber for listed vehicle applications
- Compressed length: 10.47 inches
- Extended length: 16.06 inches
- Stroke length: 5.59 inches
- Fits rear suspension positions only
- FCS part number 342546 for application matching
Fitment Details
- Fits 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, rear.
- Fits 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, rear.
- Fits 2007-2009 Pontiac G5, rear.
- Fits 2008-2009 Saturn Astra, rear.
- Fits 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, rear.
- Fits 2005-2006 Pontiac G4, rear.
- Fits 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit, rear.
Product Overview
FCS 342546 is a rear suspension shock absorber for GM compact platforms that use the listed rear mounting applications. The dimensional specs help confirm proper suspension travel and fitment for vehicles such as the Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet HHR, Pontiac G5, and Saturn Ion. Use part number 342546 when matching the rear shock absorber to the exact vehicle year, make, and model.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Rear suspension bounce after bumps
- Excessive body movement over uneven roads
- Reduced rear damping control
- Uneven ride behavior from worn shock absorbers
- Noisy or unstable rear suspension response
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify rear fitment by year, make, and model before installation. Compare the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length to the removed unit to confirm suspension travel matches the application. Inspect surrounding rear suspension components for wear before replacing the shock absorber.
Quality Assurance
FCS suspension components are cataloged for direct application matching using vehicle-specific fitment data and dimensional specifications. Part number 342546 is listed for the rear suspension positions shown above.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | # Doors | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS | Wagon | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | HHR | LT | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS Panel | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | — | — | — | 2.2L | L4 | Rear | FCS |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS Panel | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | HHR | LT Panel | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | HHR | LT | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | — | — | — | 2.2L | L4 | Rear | FCS |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | HHR | LT Panel | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | HHR | LT | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS Panel | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2009 | Pontiac | G5 | — | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2009 | Saturn | Astra | — | Hatchback | 2 Door | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | — | — | — | 2.2L | L4 | Rear | FCS |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | — | — | — | 2.4L | L4 | Rear | FCS |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | HHR | LT Panel | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS Panel | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2008 | Pontiac | G5 | — | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2008 | Saturn | Astra | — | Hatchback | 2 Door | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | — | — | — | 2.2L | L4 | Rear | FCS |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | — | — | — | 2.4L | L4 | Rear | FCS |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS | Wagon | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | HHR | LT Panel | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | HHR | LT | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS Panel | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2007 | Pontiac | G5 | — | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2007 | Saturn | Ion | Red Line | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | — | — | — | 2.2L | L4 | Rear | FCS |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | — | — | — | 2.4L | L4 | Rear | FCS |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS | Wagon | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | HHR | LT | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2006 | Pontiac | G4 | — | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2006 | Pontiac | Pursuit | — | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2006 | Saturn | Ion | Red Line | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | — | — | — | 2.2L | L4 | Rear | FCS |
| 2005 | Pontiac | G4 | — | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Pursuit | — | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2005 | Saturn | Ion | Red Line | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
| 2004 | Saturn | Ion | Red Line | — | — | — | — | Rear | FCS |
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