Top Strut Mounts

Although often overlooked, top strut mounts are among the most important parts in the suspension system, connecting the coil spring/damper strut assembly to the vehicle’s chassis. Despite their importance, and the fact that they feature at both the front and rear on vehicles with all-round independent suspension, mounts are often the last thought when it comes to diagnosing suspension noise, particularly as there are many other components that could also be the cause. Therefore, the obvious checks to suspension arms, link bars, ball joints, anti-roll bar bushes and track rod ends should be carried out, but if all are found to be in full working order, the condition of the strut set-up is a natural next step for the technician to assess.

It is easier to identify potential top strut mount failure when customers complain of clunking, knocking, grinding or creaking noises, particularly at low speeds when moving the steering lock to lock, hitting potholes, speed bumps or driving over rough ground. These are all symptoms of top strut mount failure and may indicate that replacement is required.

As a consequence of use, the reality is that wearing parts – such as suspension components – eventually fail. It is therefore advised that serviceable items like shock absorbers/dampers are replaced every 50,000 miles to ensure the vehicle’s suspension system remains in optimum working order. The most important point to remember though is that if a suspension strut is replaced, the top strut mount should be replaced at the same time. It is uneconomical to take the whole system apart again at a later date.

Failure to replace a worn top mount will cause it to deteriorate very quickly, which will have a knock-on effect to other components, such as the shock absorbers and even the tyres. These components can start to wear unevenly and cause the vehicle’s steering to pull to one side – an effect which, if left too long, can remain even after a new top strut mount has been installed.

Although it is not necessary to replace both top strut mounts together, it is advisable to change complete struts in pairs, and it is therefore wise to replace the top strut mounts at the same time, not just because it is more economical, but because it is a low-cost part in a high-labour process. The job naturally involves the struts being removed from the vehicle, and the coil spring being compressed using a compressor, to then enable the safe removal of the top strut mount.

Finally, as is recommended following any steering/suspension related work, if the struts/mounts have been replaced, it is best practice to check the tracking and ensure everything is aligned correctly to prevent further problems occurring, and to set the vehicle to its correct specification.

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