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Riding in comfort with Acura strut mount
Added: (Tue Sep 04 2007)
Automobile is just one proof of man's technological advancements. Various modifications made on automobiles done through the years have been jaw-dropping . One noticeable evolution is in the driving comfort of a vehicle. Struts play a significant role in this area. Acura vehicles, for example, are equipped with high quality struts and strut assembly such as the Acura strut mount.
The Acura strut mount provides a pivot point and mounting location for the strut. It is located on the top of the strut assembly. A strut mount placed between a body panel and a strut rod consists of several smaller parts, namely: an outer member connected to the body panel; an inner member connected to the strut rod; an elastically deformable elastomer disposed to connect the outer member and the inner member; and a spring bearing portion formed by extending a part of the outer member outward in a rim form to support an end of a spring attached with the strut rod.A typical Acura strut mount is usually made of rubber and has a strut bearing in the center that allows the strut to turn in correspondence with the steering. It is mostly used on vehicles equipped with McPherson-type struts, and are usuallyonly found on smaller compact cars.
It is recommended that the Acura strut mount be replaced at the same time that the strut assembly is being replaced. A sure sign that the strut mount has failed is when one hears a knocking noise while running over bumps. Another sign is a hard-turning steering wheel.
A strut mount or strut bearing replacement involves removal of the strut assembly from the car. Extra caution must be taken when doing so, for the strut mount and bearing actually holds the spring under hundreds of pounds of pressure. Removal of the gland nut holding the strut mount to the strut assembly without using a spring compressor may cause great harm. The best way to do this is by bringing it for professional help and let the technicians replace the strut mounts.
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