Parts for your 2017 Suzuki Splash-Strut mounts

2017 Suzuki Splash strut-mounts

Technical sources confirm the Suzuki Splash is built on a platform that uses a front MacPherson strut suspension with dedicated strut mounts. The Suzuki workshop/service manual for the Splash/Agila platform specifies a front strut assembly with an upper mounting insulator and bearing, Suzuki’s parts catalogue lists a front top mount and bearing for the 1.2 petrol variants, and major aftermarket catalogues (e.g., KYB and Monroe) supply front top-mount kits for Splash/Agila models built through the 2010s. The rear of the Splash is a torsion-beam with separate springs and shock absorbers, so it doesn’t use rear strut mounts. That means strut mounts are relevant to the 2017-registered Suzuki Splash at the front only.

Up front, the strut mount is the sandwich of rubber and metal that caps the strut under the bonnet. It isolates road harshness, supports vehicle weight, and, with its integrated bearing, lets the strut rotate smoothly when steering. When they’re fresh, the Splash feels tidy and quiet, when they’re tired, it can creak, clunk over bumps, or feel a bit notchy on turn-in.

There’s no fixed replacement interval, but in Aussie and Kiwi conditions—heat, corrugations, and the odd pothole—front mounts often need attention somewhere between 80,000 and 150,000 kilometres. They’re best inspected at each service: look for perished rubber, collapsed mount height, or rusty/distorted top plates. Steering that sticks and releases, a spring “twang” when turning, or uneven tyre wear are all red flags.

Good practice when replacing:

• Do both front mounts as a pair, and renew the strut bearing, bump stop and dust boot at the same time.
• Use quality mounts that match OE spec, cheap rubber can sag early.
• Tighten fasteners with the car at normal ride height and follow torque specs, don’t reuse single‑use lock nuts.
• Book a wheel alignment afterwards to keep tyre wear even and the Splash tracking straight.

For NZ owners, worn strut mounts can trigger a Warrant of Fitness fail if there’s excessive play, noise, or binding. In Australia, they’re a common source of front-end knocks that get mistaken for sway-bar links or lower control arm bushes. If in doubt, a quick under‑bonnet check while an assistant turns the steering can reveal a jumping top mount.

Bottom line: the 2017 Suzuki Splash runs front strut mounts, and keeping them in good nick pays off in quieter running, sharper steering feel, and longer tyre life.

Popular questions

Do all 2017 Suzuki Splash models have front strut mounts?
Yes. Regardless of trim, the Splash uses MacPherson struts at the front with a top mount and bearing. The rear doesn’t use strut mounts because it has a torsion-beam with separate shocks and springs.

When should the strut mounts be replaced on a Splash?
There’s no strict schedule. Many last beyond 100,000 km, but harsh roads or ageing rubber can bring that forward. Replace if you notice clunks over bumps, notchy steering, visible cracking, or if the mount sits noticeably lower than spec. Always align the wheels after replacement.

Can worn strut mounts cause tyre wear or WOF issues?
They can. Excess play or binding can upset alignment and scrub tyres, and NZ WOF checks can fail a Splash for noisy, loose, or binding front mounts. Sorting the mounts restores proper geometry and smooth steering.