Parts for your 2019 Volkswagen Amarok-Strut mounts

2019 Volkswagen Amarok strut mounts — are they used?

Short answer: strut mounts aren’t a thing on the 2019 Volkswagen Amarok. Technical sources including the Volkswagen Workshop Manual (ErWin/ElsaPro) for the Amarok (2H), Volkswagen Self‑Study Programme material for the Amarok chassis, and major suspension catalogues (KYB, Monroe, Bilstein) all show the Amarok running a double‑wishbone independent front suspension with a coil‑over shock absorber. That setup doesn’t use a MacPherson strut, so there’s no strut top mount with a rotating bearing to service or replace.

Why that matters: in a MacPherson layout, the strut carries wheel location and steering loads, and the strut mount (with a bearing) lets the assembly rotate as the wheels steer. The Amarok’s front end uses upper and lower control arms (wishbones) and a separate steering knuckle with ball joints to locate and steer the wheel. The shock absorber and coil spring don’t rotate for steering, so there’s no conventional strut mount/bearing on top. Instead, the coil‑over damper is secured to the body with a fixed upper mounting bush and hardware, and to the lower arm at the bottom.

So, if someone’s searching for “2019 Volkswagen Amarok strut mounts,” they’ll likely find there’s no dedicated strut‑mount part listed. That’s consistent with the factory literature and the absence of any front strut‑mount/bearing listings in the major aftermarket catalogues for 2011–2020 Amarok models.

What owners and techs should look at instead during servicing:

• Front shock absorbers and their upper mounting bush/insulators for cracking, perishing or clunks over corrugations
• Upper and lower control arm bushes for wear and splitting
• Upper and lower ball joints for play (important for steering feel and tyre wear)
• Sway‑bar links and bushes for looseness and noise
• Front spring seats/isolators for noise or deterioration

Common symptoms like a front‑end knock, vague steering, or uneven tyre wear on an Amarok are more often traced to tired control‑arm bushes, ball joints, sway‑bar links, or worn dampers, not a failed strut mount. When replacing front shocks, recheck the top mounting bush and hardware, torque everything to spec with the ute at ride height, and get a wheel alignment to keep it tracking straight and protect the tyres. For mixed Aussie and Kiwi conditions—towing, rough tracks, corrugations—inspect these items at least every 20,000–30,000 kilometres, or sooner if it cops a hard life.

FAQs

Does a 2019 Volkswagen Amarok have strut mounts?
No. The Amarok uses a double‑wishbone front suspension with a coil‑over shock, not a MacPherson strut. There’s no rotating strut‑top bearing. The upper attachment is a fixed shock mount/bush rather than a traditional strut mount.

What should be checked instead of strut mounts on an Amarok?
Focus on the shock absorber upper mount/bush, upper and lower control‑arm bushes, upper and lower ball joints, sway‑bar links and bushes, and the front spring seats/isolators. These are the usual culprits for front‑end noises, vibration, and uneven tyre wear.

Can aftermarket “strut‑mount” kits be fitted to an Amarok?
If a kit is labelled as a strut mount for the Amarok, it’s usually a misnomer. The correct parts are front shocks with the appropriate top bush/insulator and hardware. Always match parts to the Amarok’s double‑wishbone setup to avoid ordering the wrong gear.