Front strut mount, do they incorporate a bearing?

[dkad260]

Front of '12 XL Denali, I wanted to ask this in the shock thread I have, but figure it's more specific if anyone needs to search.

Does the OE strut mount incorporate a bearing? If so, with 120K miles, I may just replace them as preventative maintenance. Otherwise, if no bearing is incorporated, then it doesn't make sense to replace them if they are in good shape, just the rubber spring seat.

My OE strut mount is GM 25940743, same # listed on Rockauto.

 

[gooffeyguy]

I don't believe it does. When I replaced my struts I reused the stock mounts because they were in good condition. If they were rusty or looked like the holes were wallerd out I would replace them.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

I replaced my upper mounts when I replaced my struts. I could have sworn that there was a bearing assembly within the top mount, though.

 

[Dustin Jackson]

I don't think they would have bearings since they don't twist like a macpherson strut, just move up and down

 

[dkad260]

I don't think they would have bearings since they don't twist like a macpherson strut, just move up and down

Ok, I think you're right. I wasn't thinking on them being fixed.

Needed more of... .

 

[swathdiver]

There is a bearing of sorts in there. With the hood up and your eyes on the top of the mount, jounce the car. If you see the strut shaft moving side to side it's time to replace it.