Parts for your 2016 Suzuki Splash-Strut mounts

2016 Suzuki Splash strut mounts

Based on manufacturer service literature for the Suzuki Splash/Maruti Ritz platform and the Opel Agila B technical data (its sister model), plus major aftermarket catalogues (KYB, Monroe) that list front top mounts for this vehicle, the 2016 Suzuki Splash uses MacPherson struts at the front with upper strut mounts and bearings. The rear is a torsion-beam setup with separate shock absorbers, so there are no rear “strut” mounts. In short, strut mounts are relevant to the front axle on this model.

On the Splash, the front strut mounts do three key jobs: they secure the top of the strut to the body, isolate road noise and vibration with a rubber insulator, and allow the strut to rotate smoothly as the wheels steer via an integrated bearing. When the mount or bearing wears, the car can develop clunks over bumps, a creak when turning, or a notchy feel through the steering. Left too long, it can chew through tyres and make the ride harsh.

For owners in Australia and New Zealand, plenty of stop–start city driving, corrugations, speed humps and the odd gravel road can accelerate wear. There’s no fixed replacement interval, but a good rule is to have the front strut mounts inspected at every service or at least every 20,000 km. Many last 80,000–150,000 km, though coastal environments and heavy loads can shorten that.

• Common signs: knocking over small bumps, steering that “sticks” just off centre, visible cracking in the rubber, or a rubbery/loose feel over rough roads.
• Service tip: if the front struts are coming out for new shocks or springs, it’s smart to renew the mounts and bearings at the same time.
• Replace mounts in pairs to keep steering feel and ride balanced side to side.
• Always follow the workshop manual for torque specs and use a proper spring compressor — there’s serious stored energy in a strut spring.
• Book a wheel alignment after any strut or mount work, camber/caster and toe can shift slightly once fresh mounts settle.

Quality aftermarket or OEM-equivalent strut mounts with the correct bearing will restore that tidy, quiet front end feel the Splash is known for, keeping steering light and precise and tyres wearing evenly.

FAQs

Does a 2016 Suzuki Splash have strut mounts front and rear?
Yes at the front, no at the rear. The front suspension is MacPherson strut, which uses a top mount and bearing. The rear is a torsion-beam with separate shocks and rubber bushes, so there’s no rear strut mount.

How often should Splash strut mounts be replaced?
There’s no strict schedule. Have them checked every service or 20,000 km. In local conditions they often last 80,000–150,000 km, but heavy loads, rough roads or coastal corrosion can bring that forward. Replace if there’s noise, play, binding, or cracked rubber.

Do you need a wheel alignment after replacing Splash strut mounts?
It’s highly recommended. Fresh mounts can alter ride height and geometry slightly, so a post-repair alignment helps keep steering straight and tyres wearing evenly.