Strut Mounts / Supports Visual Indicators

[eablola69]

Hi Guys:

I was checking the service manual and can't seem to find a section that provides a visual check/indicator whether the strut rubber top mount is due for replacement or not. Would anyone here has like a guide for visual inspection?

Reason for asking is the OE strut rubber mounts are not exactly cheap and if I only need to replace the bearing...it would be a waste for me to buy new top mounts if the top mounts are not for replacement.

Thanks in advance.