{"product_id":"2016-2023-malibu-front-struts","title":"2016-2023 Malibu Front Struts – Pair of Complete Strut \u0026 Coil Spring Assemblies for Chevrolet Malibu, 23359255 23359256","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2016-2023 Malibu Front Struts – Complete Left and Right Assemblies with Coil Springs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 2016-2023 Malibu front struts are sold as a pair of complete assemblies: one for the driver side and one for the passenger side of the Chevrolet Malibu. Each strut arrives with its coil spring, upper mount and dust boot already fitted, so the whole unit bolts in as one piece. The reference numbers are 23359255 for the left and 23359256 for the right. Easy Life Markets sells the two sides together because front struts should be changed as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Malibu's front suspension is built around the strut. It locates the wheel, carries the weight of the car on its spring and damps every bump through the shock absorber inside the tube. As the damper wears, the car takes longer to settle after a bump, leans more in corners and needs more road to stop. The spring and the upper mount age too, which is why a complete assembly makes more sense than a bare strut on a car with some years behind it. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MacPherson_strut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMacPherson strut\u003c\/a\u003e article shows how this type of suspension is laid out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x complete front strut with coil spring assembly, driver side (13511)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x complete front strut with coil spring assembly, passenger side (13512)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs shown in the product photos, each assembly has the strut body with its lower bracket, the coil spring sitting on its seat, a ribbed rubber dust boot and the upper mount. The strut-to-knuckle bolts, sway bar links and top nuts for the body are not listed as included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete front strut and coil spring assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front left (driver side) and front right (passenger side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2, one of each side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront left reference numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23359255, 84384222, 84384224, 84000243, 173052, 13511, 11035, 1333701L, 2701709685, PM7001427, 18-920491\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront right reference numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23359256, 84384223, 84384225, 84000244, 173051, 13512, 11036, 1333701R, 2701709684, PM7001428, 18-920490\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, as shown in the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unbranded aftermarket part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39993120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e CJQT286050201AZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier names the sides as driver and passenger. That matches left and right on a left-hand-drive car. Use the part numbers with L and R, or 23359255 and 23359256, if your car is right-hand drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChecking Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier lists this pair for the Chevrolet Malibu, 2016–2023, and gives no further detail on engine or trim. The supplier's own note is the best advice here: compare your part carefully with the photos and the reference numbers before ordering. In practice that means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook up your original strut numbers by VIN\u003c\/strong\u003e in a GM parts catalogue and compare them with the lists above. A Malibu sold with a different suspension package may use a different strut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare the shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the lower bracket, the position of the small brackets on the strut body and the upper mount in the photos against the struts on your car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSend us the details.\u003c\/strong\u003e If the numbers do not match or you cannot find them, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us with your VIN\u003c\/a\u003e and we will help you check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell the Front Struts Are Worn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe car keeps bouncing after a speed bump instead of settling in one movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front dips hard when you brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunks or rattles from the front over broken road surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil streaks on the strut body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront tyres wearing in patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA creak or grinding feeling through the steering at low speed, which usually points to the upper mount and bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cracked or broken coil spring, or one front corner sitting low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn sway bar links and control arm bushes make similar noises. Check them while the wheels are off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork on one side at a time, with the car on stands and the wheel removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnclip the brake hose and any sensor wiring from the brackets on the old strut before you undo the main bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the sway bar link from the strut, then the bolts that hold the strut to the steering knuckle, and finally the nuts at the top of the strut tower. Hold the strut as the last nut comes off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the new assembly in the reverse order and make sure the left unit goes on the left and the right on the right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten everything to the torque figures in the service manual. Do not use an impact gun on the strut rod nut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook a wheel alignment. The strut-to-knuckle bolts set the camber, and it will have moved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the springs are already fitted, no spring compressor is needed. Even so, struts are safety-critical. If you are not experienced with suspension work, have a qualified mechanic fit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Assembly or Bare Strut?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bare strut is cheaper to buy, but you then have to compress the old spring, strip the old unit and reuse a mount, bearing and boot that are as old as the strut you are throwing away. A complete assembly replaces all of those parts in one go and cuts the fitting time considerably. For most owners, and for most workshops charging by the hour, it works out as the better deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho These Struts Are For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair suits Malibu owners with tired or leaking original front struts, people who do their own repairs and want to avoid a spring compressor, and garages looking for an aftermarket left and right set under the 23359255 and 23359256 references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these genuine GM parts?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. They are unbranded aftermarket assemblies sold under the reference numbers listed above. They are not made by General Motors or Chevrolet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the left and right struts the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. They are handed. The package has one of each, and they carry different numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need an alignment afterwards?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Any time front struts are removed, the alignment should be checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy the 2016-2023 Malibu Front Struts at Easy Life Markets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the pair on this page. The current price and availability are shown on this page. Please read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/return-refund-policy\"\u003ereturn and refund policy\u003c\/a\u003e before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2013-2019-explorer-front-struts\"\u003e2013-2019 Explorer front struts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cadillac-xts-front-strut-pair\"\u003eCadillac XTS front strut pair\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2010-2017-equinox-brake-kit-front-rear\"\u003e2010-2017 Equinox brake kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shocks-struts\"\u003eshocks and struts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension-steering\"\u003esuspension and steering\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/auto-parts\"\u003eauto parts\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/7fad9a82-c0bf-4ccd-b06d-cf1f525aac6a.jpg\" alt=\"2016-2023 Malibu front struts, left and right complete assemblies\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/231cc2a6-f8f6-4550-ac6f-164d1a4247e7.jpg\" alt=\"Malibu front strut assemblies standing upright\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/99071503-b24f-4a7a-92aa-8bff5c3ad21a.jpg\" alt=\"Malibu front strut assemblies, lower bracket view\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/76de91ff-32a6-46f0-917c-f61df80d8ddd.jpg\" alt=\"Malibu front strut assemblies, upper mount view\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/2dc94d53-58f4-47a5-84e3-e74396e29893.jpg\" alt=\"Malibu front strut assemblies, photo 5\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/94e9ad9b-7419-49e1-bf87-e0e30527a592.jpg\" alt=\"Malibu front strut assemblies, photo 6\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/27fef81c-da9f-4136-b867-227f4aa3fcb7.jpg\" alt=\"Malibu front strut assemblies, photo 7\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/3e2ec74f-1e00-44b2-86e7-51205c1a510f.jpg\" alt=\"Malibu front strut assemblies, photo 8\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"easylife markets","offers":[{"title":"39993120","offer_id":46973641687201,"sku":"CJQT286050201AZ","price":729.77,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/2086\/9537\/files\/ad816da9-8409-4b69-b01d-407aaf5be413.jpg?v=1788622366","url":"https:\/\/easylifemarketplace.com\/products\/2016-2023-malibu-front-struts","provider":"Easy Life Markets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}