Parts for your 2015 Suzuki Splash-Strut mounts

2015 Suzuki Splash strut-mounts

Technical sources confirm the 2015 Suzuki Splash uses strut mounts on the front suspension. The Suzuki Splash (A5E/Ritz) Workshop Manual describes a MacPherson strut front end with an upper strut mounting and integrated bearing, and the Suzuki Electronic Parts Catalogue (Front Suspension/Group 4) lists the front strut top mount components. The Opel/GM Agila B (twin model) TIS documentation mirrors this layout. At the rear, the Splash runs a torsion beam with separate shocks and springs, so there’s no rear strut mount—just simple shock mounts.

On the Splash, the front strut mounts do two key jobs: they isolate road noise and vibration from the body, and they let the strut rotate smoothly when steering thanks to the bearing inside the mount. That little bearing carries steering loads, while the rubber insulator absorbs the bumps. When the mounts wear, the car can feel a bit cranky—steering may get notchy, and you’ll hear clunks over potholes or speed humps.

For servicing, it’s smart to inspect the front strut mounts every 40,000–60,000 km or whenever the front struts are out. In Aussie and Kiwi conditions—heat, coarse-chip roads, and plenty of stop‑start—they commonly last 80,000–150,000 km. Replace them in pairs for even steering feel. After any mount or strut work, a wheel alignment is a must.

• Tell-tale signs: knocking on bumps, creaks when turning at low speed, wandering or tramlining, and feathered front tyres.
• Best practice: fit new self-locking strut-top nuts, check the bearing orientation, renew dust boots and spring seats if cracked, and follow the workshop manual torque specs.
• DIY? A proper spring compressor and care with spring clocking are essential, most owners are better off leaving it to a qualified tech.

Quality OEM-spec mounts (with the bearing) restore steering smoothness and trim out harshness. Given the Splash’s light front end, a fresh set of mounts and struts can make it feel tidy and quiet again, especially around town and on chip-seal back roads.

FAQs

Do both front strut mounts need replacing together?
Yes, it’s recommended. Pairing the mounts keeps steering effort and ride height consistent left-to-right, reducing the chance of uneven tyre wear and new noises on the older side.

How long do strut mounts last on a 2015 Splash?
Typically 80,000–150,000 km, depending on road quality, load, and climate. Frequent rough roads or heavy city use can shorten their life, gentle highway commuting can extend it.

Does the rear of the Splash have strut mounts?
No. The rear is a torsion beam with separate shocks and coils. It uses simple shock top and bottom bushes, not strut mounts.