2003 Mazda Protege "upper strut mount kit" Questions

...upper strut mount or the strut itself.....but how do you tell which one? Is there a bearing in the upper strut mount for this car that could be bad? I dont see where it could be installed unless ...

...upper strut mounts and replace them on the coilovers. If they are adjustable, I would recommend placing the adjustment perches mid-range which just makes it easier for further adjustment when you get ...

upper strut bolt mount, they simply go in and replace the upper bolt on the strut, and they give you the option of moving the strutin and out up to three degrees to adjust camber.Are available at most

...upper mounts/bearings etc., otherwise you may be sorry you didn't real soon, from the grinding, thumping etc. What most guys are doing these days, is buying the "Quick Strut kits" or whatever name ...

...upper strut mount. This piece is part of the strut assembly which includes the coil spring. If you attempt the replacement of this mount yourself, it will require the use of a coil spring compressor ...

...upper ball joint from control arm. This should allow you to remove the strut. Installation is the same process in reverse. Hope this helps. P.S. Make sure you find the torque specs, i believe it's ...

...upper strut housing tie bar if necessary for access. Remove the power steering serpentine drive belt and electrical plug on the TFE off as applicable. Remove the lower bolt from the mounting bracket ...

...strut) wears out, and you replace those at the same time as the spring seat rubber cushions. Either of them failing can lead to a crunching noise. Not only that, but the lower control arms have ...

...upper torque strut. Install power steering pump assembly. Raise vehicle and install lower torque strut. Install crankshaft damper using M12-1.75 x 150 mm bolt, washer, thrust bearing and nut from ...

...strut compressor to relieve the spring tension.Then loosen and remove the nut and the upper mount and install the new one.You will also have to have the alignment checked and adjusted if needed.Hope ...