Volkswagen Strut Mount
The strut mounts are located on the top of the strut assembly and provides a pivot point and mounting location for the strut assembly. It is only used on small compact cars that are equipped with MacPherson struts. The strut mount which is made of rubber has a bearing in the center to allow the strut to turn left or right, depending on the steering.
Being an integral component of the suspension system, it is important to take care of the strut the way it deserves. Every time you have your mechanic replace your strut assembly, you should also ask that the strut mount be replaced. The suspension system optimum performance is severely affected by the wear and tear of your strut mount. Worse it can cause a major vehicle problem when ignored or not taken care of immediately. Some of the signs of strut mount problems are knocking noise while going over bumps and difficulty in turning the steering wheel. Of course it is best to have it checked by a mechanic but strut mounts are fairly easy to install. You just have to remember that the strut mounts holds the spring under hundreds of pounds of pressure, and if you remove the gland nut which holds the strut mount to the strut assembly without using a spring compressor then it might cause you great injury.
Although fairly easy to install, if you are newbie then it would be best to ask someone qualified to do it for you. Also, the suspension has to be realigned after changing the strut mounts. If you need a replacement for your Volkswagen Strut mount, browse our auto parts store and look for the correct one you need. We have a wide selection of precision-quality and high-performance strut mounts available for you.
