SACHS 900468 Dust Cover & Shock Absorber Service Kit

Description

This SACHS Dust Cover & Shock Absorber Service Kit is designed to protect the shock absorber and strut assembly, ensuring smooth suspension performance. It's commonly used in strut and spring systems as part of routine maintenance or repair. This kit helps extend the life of the shock absorbers by shielding them from debris, dust, and moisture. Manufactured in Italy, this kit with MPN 900468 measures 153 x 153 x 520 mm and contributes to enhanced vehicle safety and ride comfort by maintaining optimal suspension function.

Key Features & Benefits

This kit basically gives you everything you need to refresh the upper part of your strut assembly. The dust cover is a rubber boot that goes over the piston rod of your shock absorber. It keeps dirt, water, and road grime out – it acts like a shield, protecting the internal parts from corrosion and damage. The service kit itself includes things like the upper mount, bearing, and sometimes other small bits – anything that wears out during normal use as the suspension cycles. This whole assembly—the strut, spring, mount, bearing, and cover—is what connects your wheel to the body of the car. It controls how the wheel moves up and down, which directly affects your ride comfort, handling, and stability. The upper mount and bearing allow the strut to steer and turn smoothly while absorbing impacts. The dust cover protects the sensitive working parts.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Over time, the rubber in the dust cover cracks and tears, letting in all that nasty road stuff. The bearing and mount wear out too – you’ll notice if it starts making clunking noises, especially when going over bumps or turning the wheel. A worn – out upper mount can also make steering feel imprecise. Replacing this whole kit keeps your suspension working properly and prevents further damage to the shock absorber itself. It's a relatively inexpensive fix that can make a big difference in how your car rides and handles. You can often find a good kit like this on sites like Fixparts Online, and it’s something a decent DIYer can tackle, or you can have a shop do it.

Warranty Information

SACHS Dust Cover & Shock Absorber Service Kit (MPN 900468) comes with a 1-year warranty.