Parts for your 1999 Nissan Pulsar-Strut mounts

1999 Nissan Pulsar (N15) strut mounts

Technical sources including the Nissan Pulsar N15 Factory Service Manual (Front Axle & Suspension), the Nissan FAST parts catalogue, and aftermarket application data from KYB and Monroe confirm the 1999 Pulsar (N15) uses MacPherson struts at the front with dedicated strut top mounts/insulators. The rear is a coil-sprung beam axle with separate shock absorbers, so there are no rear strut mounts. That means strut mounts are relevant to the front only on this model.

On the 1999 Nissan Pulsar, the front strut mounts do more than just hold the strut to the body. They isolate road vibration, carry vehicle load, and, with an integrated bearing, let the strut rotate smoothly as the steering turns. When they’re fresh, steering feels light and direct, and the cabin stays quiet over rough Aussie and Kiwi roads.

As they age, the rubber insulator hardens or cracks and the bearing can bind. Common signs on an N15 include clunks over speed bumps, a dull thud on take-off or braking, vague steering, and a notchy or springy feel at the wheel when turning at low speeds. You might also see perished rubber or a distorted top mount in the strut tower.

Best practice is to assess the strut mounts any time the front struts are out—typically around 80,000–120,000 km depending on use. Because wear is usually similar side-to-side, replacing mounts in pairs keeps handling consistent. It’s smart to fit new bearings, dust boots and bump stops at the same time.

• Always use a quality spring compressor and match the spring’s end to the seat correctly.
• Mark camber bolts before removal and book a wheel alignment after refit.
• Tighten the centre nut only with the spring properly seated and the car on the ground or with the strut held securely to the correct spec from the N15 manual.
• Listen for any binding when turning lock-to-lock after reassembly, a dry or damaged bearing will creak or snap.

If the Pulsar’s front end has started to feel crashy or the steering has gone a bit crook, fresh front strut mounts can bring back the tidy, predictable feel these N15s are known for, while protecting the strut pistons and tyres from extra punishment.

Popular questions about 1999 Nissan Pulsar strut mounts

Do 1999 Pulsars have rear strut mounts?
No. The N15 runs a rear beam axle with separate shocks and coils, so only the front suspension uses strut mounts. If you’re chasing a rear knock, look at the shock upper bushes, trailing arm bushes, or the panhard/lateral rod.

How often should front strut mounts be replaced?
There’s no fixed interval, but many need attention between 80,000 and 120,000 km, sooner if the car sees rough roads. If you’re replacing front struts, it’s cost‑effective to do the mounts and bearings at the same time.

What are the symptoms of a worn strut mount on an N15?
Clunks over bumps, steering that feels notchy at parking speeds, increased road noise, and visible cracking around the rubber insulator at the strut tower are all giveaways.