VW Tiguan Strut Bearing Noise: Mount Replacement Case
Tiguan Noise
Tiguan/Tiguan L (MQB) pop when turning in place and creak over bumps - often the strut bearing.
Why
- High load + water/grit if seals fail
- Bearing not replaced when struts were swapped
- Cheap aftermarket cages crack
OE
- Common: 5Q0 412 249 family (confirm by year/drive)
- FWD vs 4Motion mounts differ
Case Notes
- Mind tower bolts and ABS routing
- Compress spring fully
- Torque to manual, align
- Replace in pairs
Huami supplies Tiguan-fit bearings, OE-matched.