Pontiac Struts
Pontiac struts integrates several suspension components into one assembly including
spring seats, strut bearing, coil spring, shock absorbers, and steering knuckle.
Since this device is a mixture of different components, typically it serves a
multiple purpose. Together with the springs, it can support the massive weight
of the Pontiac vehicle, including the weight of the occupants as well as other
loads. The internal shock absorber that is featured in the strut assembly is used
to dampen the movement of the spring as it compresses and bounces back while the
vehicle travels.
The struts along with the shock absorbers dampen the movement of the spring by
storing the kinetic energy on the absorber and use this energy if the need to
lift the chassis arises. The Pontiac strut housing serves as the assembly part
of the suspension system that connects the upper strut bearing to the lower ball
joint. This linkage allows the assembly to be pivoted when the steering wheel
is turned.
The Pontiac struts must be inspected once a year, and can usually be done while
wheel alignment is being made. The most serviced part of the strut assembly are
the shock absorbers as well as the strut cartridge. They wear out gradually under
normal condition, subsequently decreasing the ride quality, control and handling.
Some signs that your strut already begins to wear out may include excessive bouncing,
nose diving while braking, swaying, uncontrollable steering wheel, and drifting.
If your strut needs to be replaced, it is more advisable to replace it as an assembly.
This will cost you lesser in terms of parts and labor cost.
