Parts for your 2017 Haval H6-Strut mounts

2017 Haval H6 strut-mounts: what they do and when to replace them

Referencing technical sources, strut-mounts are absolutely relevant on the 2017 Haval H6. The H6’s front suspension is MacPherson strut according to HAVAL’s 2017 owner’s/service literature, and major databases like Autodata, TecDoc and the Great Wall Motors EPC list a front strut top mount and bearing assembly for this model. That setup requires strut-mounts at the front towers. The rear uses a multi-link arrangement with separate spring and damper, so there are no rear strut-mounts to worry about.

On this H6, a front strut-mount (often called a top mount) sits between the strut and the body. It isolates road noise and vibration with a rubber insulator, and its integrated bearing lets the strut and spring rotate smoothly as the steering turns. The mount helps keep the suspension geometry stable, absorbs impact loads, and prevents harshness coming through the cabin. When the mount or its bearing wears, steering feel and ride comfort take a hit.

There’s no strict replacement interval published for strut-mounts, but they should be inspected during any front-end work, after hard use on rough roads, and typically from about 40,000–60,000 km onwards in Aussie and Kiwi conditions. If faults are found, it’s best practice to replace mounts in pairs and follow up with a wheel alignment.

• Common symptoms on a 2017 H6:
  • Clunks, creaks or knocks over bumps or when turning the wheel
  • Notchy steering, “memory steer” or slow self-centre
  • Uneven tyre wear or a pull that an alignment can’t fully cure
  • Cracked or separated rubber visible under the bonnet at the strut tower

• Service pointers:
  • Choose quality mounts with the bearing included, cheap bearings can squeak or bind
  • Use a proper spring compressor and follow torque specs with the suspension loaded
  • Consider new strut nuts and inspect the upper spring seat while you’re there
  • Always carry out a wheel alignment after replacement
  • If ride height or damping is also tired, consider complete strut/spring refresh

Done right, fresh strut-mounts restore steering smoothness, reduce cabin noise and keep the H6 tracking straight, which means safer, quieter motoring.