Standard Suspension Top Mount Issue

[Dm_26]

After hearing a slight creaking coming from the left hand side of the car when slowly turning I decided to investigate a wee bit further today.

With the bonnett up and turning the wheel I then noticed both top mounts were turning slightly with the wheels.

Now I'm sure this should not be happening.

Would new top mounts solve this or is it something more complicated?

Car still drives pretty much perfect, no noticable jerks or pulls from the steering or anything

1.2 16V non-sport btw

Cheers guys

 

[raziel]

Hey dude, I replaced the shocks and top mounts on my 172 and both the old mounts and new mounts turn with the wheels, they have a raced bearing built in to allow them to turn. I think the only way to eliminate "strut top knock" is to fit after market solid top mounts like the ones available from k-tec.
Hope this helps.

 

[rory182]

they turn as above.

check out your track rods, track rod ends & CV joints