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The term "strut" applies to more than just wheels. A strut is a brace connected at each end, which acts to restrain, or control, the movement of anything. The best example that almost everyone has seen, at least in photographs, is wing struts on an airplane. The struts are the long "bars" that connect from the underside of a top [or high] mounted wing, to the lower edge of the fuselage. This forms a mechanical triangle which reinforces the wing and prevents "flapping" tendencies [bending] of the wing. On bi-planes, the bars [both vertical and angular] are also struts. On most vehicles, a wheel strut connects from a wheel suspension member to the frame or body to restrict the movement of the suspension assembly, which improves control and "rideability." In many late model vehicles, a strut for the front wheel suspension consists of combining a coil spring AND a shock absorber into a single component which is connected from the top of each front wheel to the unibody "frame" in a vertical "tower" which is a part of the unibody.
What else can I help you with?
Do you need a wheel alignment when struts are replaced?
NO That depends on how the struts attach to the knuckle or control arm. On some front wheel drives an alignment is required.
Do you damage the struts when turning the wheel while stopped?
No, this will not damage or cause wear on the struts in any way.
How many struts does a 2003 Toyota Highlander have?
There are four suspension struts, one for each wheel, and two rear window hatch support struts.
Wheel bounce on a Saturn?
Worn struts/shocks, tire out of balance, or bent wheel.
What causes wheel tramp?
Static imbalance or an out-of-round tire or wheel. Can also be caused by serverly worn shocks/struts. Have the tires balanced and the wheels checked. Inspect the shocks/struts.
How do you change the struts on a 1999 Chevy prism?
The struts on a 1999 Chevy Prism are changed by jacking the vehicle up and removing the wheel. The struts are then unbolted from the vehicle while the tension is low, and new struts put in place.
When you replace struts do you do a alignment?
NO That depends on how the struts attach to the knuckle or control arm. On some front wheel drives an alignment is required.
Where are the struts located on a 2004 Chevrolet Impala?
Struts took the place of shock absorbers.There is one on each wheel and connects to the lower suspension.
2000 Dodge Intrepid has how many shocks or struts?
They have four struts, one for each wheel. Check out Dodgeintrepid.net for a ton of info on these cars.
Is wheel alignment required on a 1999 vw jetta when replacing the front struts?
Yes. The new struts will throw off the camber; thus requiring an adjustment.
Do you have to get a rear end alignment after replacing struts?
you should have a 4 wheel alignment done
Do you have shocks and struts on your 2003 VW beetle?
I have NO idea!!!!!! ... do I????? Funny answer^As do most front wheel drive vehicles, the new VW Beetle has front struts and rear shocks.
