2002 Grand Am Strut Mounts....?

Question

I have been hearing a clunk when I hit dips or bumps in the road around the wheel (front passenger side). I was told that my strut mounts need to be replaced.

What is the purpose of a strut mount and I was told until the parts come in it's okay to drive, it's safe, is this true?

Answer 1

strut mounts are rubber. they mount between the strut and strut tower. safe? metal beating on metal. lots of unneeded wear.

Answer 2

front strut mounts are what hold the springs to the struts...and how the top of the strut attaches to the car, there should be 3 studs with nuts sticking out the top of the strut tower and in the center you should be able to see the top of the strut rod with a washer and nut on it....inside that mount are bearings and that is what it pivots on, usually there is a metal sleeve in the center of the mount and the rubber around it states to separate....change the struts and mounts....both side....

Answer 3

they hold the strut to the body, depending on wear if its safe to operate