Something's creaking as you turn the steering wheel. Listen closely. It's coming from under the hood, isn't it? Well, guess what. It's not a loose drivebelt. The sound's caused by a worn-out shock and strut mount. It's that metal-rubber plate that's sitting underneath each of your car's shock towers and above the strut. It's supposed to be absorbing vibrations and providing a supportive cushion between the strut and the tower. But since it's worn out, you're getting squeals and vibrations instead. So what should do about it? Replacing a worn-out shock and strut mount isn't as easy as changing a flat tire. But it can be done right in your garage. And you have to hurry before the mount is completely destroyed. Since the mount is partially made of rubber, which hardens and grows brittle over the years, compression and vibrations can grind up the mount to bits and pieces. And you don't want metal-to-metal contact along suspension parts. When the rubber mould collapses, there will be a gap that's left. That means the bolts on top the strut tower will loosen, and threaten to back out. And then wheel alignment and tire wear issues arise, throwing steady driving out the window. Save yourself from all the hassle and just pick out a shock and strut mount replacement from Car Stuff.