2002 Ford Taurus

KCANIGLIA

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2002 FORD TAURUS
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
116,000 MILES

My car is making a clicking noise mainly when going over bumps in the left side wheel changed the axle did not work they told me that the strut mount is broken does this sound right

Saturday, October 9th, 2010 AT 4:29 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Are they refering to the tower or the strut plate that bolts to it? I ask because if it is the tower, it is dangerous to drive. Strut plates (bearing) that bolts to the tower can go bad and will make the noise you described. The part isn't too expensive and is available aftermarket.

Let me know what they are telling you and the price so I can better direct you.

Joe

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Saturday, October 9th, 2010 AT 10:35 PM

KCANIGLIA

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I think they said the strut plate and told me I should replace the struts while I'm at it they said about $500
But I don't think the struts are bad is it hard to replace the mount myself

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Sunday, October 10th, 2010 AT 1:45 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If the struts are good, keep them and only replace the plates. As far as replacement, the top strut mounts need removed. It isn't a bad job, but you need to be careful.

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Monday, October 11th, 2010 AT 7:27 AM