The struts of the suspension system are very crucial in achieving a great driving control of the VW Jetta. The struts are designed to resist pressure on the longitudinal compression or more precisely, on the direction of their length. They are employed together with a spring to sustain the weight of the VW Jetta as it moves to get used with the irregularities of the road.

They do the task of dampening the movement of the spring while compressing and rebounding themselves, and at the same time act as structural component of the suspension system by way of linking the upper strut bearing with a lower ball joint, making the whole assembly to pivot as the steering wheel is turned. The struts are mounted at the front end of the VW Jetta.

Though they look like shock absorbers, they differ by way of incorporating several suspension parts into one packed-in construction. Basically, a strut is composed of shock absorbers, steering knuckle, spring seats, and a coil spring. That is why; the importance of this compact assembly is high to the performance of the vehicle since it carries multiple tasking responsibilities. However, just as the same with other suspension parts, the struts wear out fast. Even under normal condition, its parts gradually lose its grip to withstand the pressure given by the weight of the vehicle. So, when that happens to your VW Jetta strut, don’t waste time to replace it. Purchase a new one immediately so that you will not experience a bouncy ride and bad handling.