How to Fix Problems With the Strut Mount

There are a few different problems that could occur with the strut mounts, which would keep your vehicle from functioning at its best. The rear and front strut mounts have different problems which could differ based on the make, model and year of your vehicle as well.

Instructions

1

Remove the strut mounts to visually inspect them for the problems that could go wrong. You should know the components of both the front and rear strut mounts. The front strut mounts have bearings, where the rear strut mounts do not. They are both basically made of steel castings and rubber molding.

2

Consider the problems associated with rear strut mounts. There are less components to rear strut mounts, so less can go wrong, but they can corrode. This corrosion will show itself in different forms depending on the conditions you live and drive in. If you live in the salt belt of the country-like Michigan-the salt will corrode the bolts, causing them to ultimately fall off. It's important to inspect your strut mounts more frequently in salty or sandy areas of the country.

3

Check out the rear strut mounts. They will have the same corrosion problems as the front strut mounts, with the added trouble of the bearings becoming corroded. There are bearings in the front strut mounts that allow the wheels to turn. These can sometimes ground to square instead of round, causing steering problems. It is important to inspect and replace these as needed.

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Consult your vehicle repair manual or a professional mechanic for other possible problems the strut mounts of your particular vehicle could have. The main differences would be between 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive, and possibly with full time 4-wheel drive vehicles.