Suspension Strut Mount

ST-2970

How to install the Suspension Strut Mount

Front or RearFits 3 cars

Pick your car in the car picker at the top of the page to check it fits and see the notes for your car.

All 3 cars it fits
YearsMakeModelEngineChoose
1999–2005MazdaMiataL4 1.8L
1994–1997FordAspireL4 1.3L
1988–1993FordFestivaL4 1.3L

Where it goes

FRONT OF CARDRIVER SIDEPASSENGER SIDE1111
  • 1Suspension Strut Mount: Front or Rear

Install steps

  1. 1

    Get the car ready

    Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the car, support it on jack stands and take the wheel off.

  2. 2

    Take out the strut

    Unbolt the strut from the knuckle and the top mount, then lift it out. Compress the spring with a spring compressor before you undo the top nut.

  3. 3

    Suspension Strut Mount

    Front or Rear. Fit the new strut mount on the strut, then release the spring compressor slowly.

  4. 4

    Refit and test

    Put the strut back, tighten every bolt to your car's spec and refit the wheel. Get the wheel alignment checked.

Torque values: Use the torque values in your car's service manual. We only show a number here once it is checked for your car.