Hyundai Sonata Strut Bearing Replacement: Korean-Car Mount Repair
Korean-Car Commonality
Hyundai and Kia mid-size cars (Sonata, K5) share similar MacPherson mounts; bearing noise is a common repair.
Diagnosis
- Turning noise, worst at standstill
- Clunk or creak over bumps
- Worse feel and return
- Visible rubber cracks or shift
Replacement
- Lift, remove front wheel
- Unbolt strut and top nuts
- Remove the assembly
- Compress the spring, remove mount nut
- Replace the bearing (or the full mount)
- Reassemble and torque
- Lower, retorque and align
Selection
- Some mounts are one-piece with the bearing - confirm
- Give year and engine
- Choose OE load and grease
Huami Supply
Huami covers Sonata, K5 and other Korean-car mount bearings.