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02-20-2018, 03:06 AM | #1 |
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Replaced worn strut bearings
Finally replaced the strut bearings after about 150k miles (worn strut bearings in attached pictures). When taking them out, they were completely worn and had tons of play. These top strut bearings hold most of the load and deal with up and down and side to side forces, so they definitely will wear out quicker if you are lowered and do lots of spirited driving.
If these are worn, they will effect the way the car handles. My steering wheel was crooked even when getting multiple alignments and the steering felt slopping and all over the place. When replacing the strut bearings, steering feels a lot more direct, I turn the wheel and it goes in that direction. Steering wheel is straight now instead of crooked so it fixed that alignment issue. Would definitely recommend replacing these if you haven't yet. Toyota Part# 48619-0D011 Last edited by FunctionSpec; 02-20-2018 at 03:14 AM. Reason: Part number |
02-20-2018, 05:57 AM | #2 |
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Being relatively new to these cars, is it an involved job? I'm assuming spring compressors are required and an alignment afterwards? Not even sure, do these cars us a concentric bolt for alignment? This would make a great DIY guide. Not sure if there is one on the site already.
Thanks for posting!
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02-28-2018, 08:21 PM | #5 |
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Replacing just these bearings would have no influence on your steering wheel position, that was likely the guys doing your alignment being lazy and not centering the wheel.
But yes we should look into replacing these if you modify the suspension after 100k, they're only about $15 each |
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