2000 Nissan Altima Strut Replacement

2000 NISSAN ALTIMA
85,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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I am replacing the front struts as the wheel shakes when I am driving and the shop stated I needed new ones. My question is should I change the strut mount and bellows also or only if they are worn?

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Oct 8, 2010 at 5:37 PM
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HI there,

Firstly i would get a second opinion on the problem, shimmy in the steering wheel is more in line with wheel balance problems, soft struts will not give this effect.

mark (mhpautos)
Oct 8, 2010 at 5:52 PM
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