99seCALIforniCATer

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I have been experiencing some seriously sloppy steering wheel play of late and a clunk clunk clunk sound when turning corners. I have come to the understanding that a bad strut bearing can cause both of these problems so I am replacing both of them.

I was wondering if replacing the whole strut mounting piece(rubber insulator, everything above the bearing) would be necessary? I couldn't see how this would effect the handling. Could it?

matty

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Being a 99', they are probably still ok, but inspect them when you have em out to the bearings.

-matt

99seCALIforniCATer

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good idea matt

ThurzNite

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I had the same loose steering and clunks. First my wheel bearing died. Replaced that and it helped the problem somewhat... and then I replaced the mounts, which did the trick. While you're in there, replace the strut bearing if it doesn't turn smoothly... it's a cheap part anyways.

Jae

andrei3333

i have the same noises when cornering or when there is a lot of people in the car and going over humps on the road, but the steering feels very precise, not loose

stephenlc

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Just get the kyb ones from the group deals section. Order the one that comes with the strut bearing, they are cheaper than going to autozone and its a better brand.

99seCALIforniCATer

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excellent.....thanks for the advice

Max Noob

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i hear the kyb mounts are lower quality than new stock. but should be better than 150k worn ones.

krbga

The KYB Strut mounts are good quality,

I have them on the fronts of my GS400, Camry V6, as well as the Max.

Not a peep, clunk or squeek.

For $60 bucks they will give you piece of mind.