These little guys allow for smooth steering and suspension movement. Basically, they let the top of your strut—where it connects to the car—pivot and rotate. They turn the up – and – down and side – to – side motion of your suspension into smooth steering control. They’re designed to handle a lot of stress and friction, so that movement isn't jerky or rough. Think of it this way – your suspension is doing all the work absorbing bumps and keeping your tires on the ground. The ball bearing sits right at the connection point. When your suspension moves, this bearing rotates, letting everything move naturally. Without it, that connection would be metal – on – metal, binding up and causing all sorts of problems. It’s part of what allows your car to handle properly, especially when going over uneven roads. A worn – out ball bearing can cause a lot of issues. You’ll notice if it's going bad, usually as a clunking or popping sound when you turn the steering wheel or go over bumps. It can also cause vibrations in your steering, and eventually lead to uneven tire wear. Basically, it acts like a shield protecting the other components. Once it fails, you'll start putting extra stress on things like the strut itself, and even the steering rack. Replacing these is a fairly common repair and keeps your suspension working as it should. You can often find the right bearing for your vehicle over at Fixparts Online, but we can definitely check our inventory here as well. Shop with confidence: Ball Bearing (MPN 173373) comes with a 3 year manufacturer guarantee!

About Febi

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Why Choose Febi?

• Febi parts are made to the same standards as original equipment, so you get reliable quality. • We offer a really wide range of parts, covering most makes and models – meaning you can likely find everything you need in one place. • Febi has been around for over 75 years, so we know a thing or two about auto parts and what mechanics need. • Our parts are priced fairly, giving you a great balance between quality and cost. Performance you can rely on – Febi parts from FixParts Online.