{"product_id":"kyb-sm5954-front-strut-mount-malibu-lacrosse-regal-sportback","title":"KYB 2016+ Chevrolet Malibu \/ 17-19 Buick LaCrosse \/ 18-20 Regal Sportback Strut Mount Kit - Front","description":"\u003ch4\u003eQuiet the Clunk and Restore Precise Steering Feel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worn front strut mount is a common source of clunking noises and vague steering feel on GM sedans. The KYB SM5954 strut mount kit replaces the bearing, upper spring seat, and mounting hardware in one kit, restoring smooth strut rotation and a quiet ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKYB SM5954 front strut mount kit with integrated bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes upper spring seat and mounting hardware for a complete repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE-style fit for accurate alignment and smooth steering rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces noise, vibration, and harshness from a worn mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-in installation using factory mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by KYB's Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016-2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalibu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017-2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaCrosse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018-2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegal Sportback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSM5954\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearing Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKYB Limited Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per side, 2 for a complete front repair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 KYB SM5954 front strut mount with bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper spring seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout KYB\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKYB has manufactured original equipment and aftermarket ride control products for decades, engineering mounts, shocks, and struts that match or exceed OE performance across a wide range of daily drivers and family sedans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRelated Parts on Our Site\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKYB Gas-a-Just shocks and struts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKYB rear shock absorbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension bushings and control arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the SM5954?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a KYB front strut mount kit that includes the bearing, upper spring seat, and hardware needed to replace a worn strut mount on the Chevrolet Malibu, Buick LaCrosse, and Buick Regal Sportback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many kits do I need for a full front repair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost owners order two, one for each side, to replace both front strut mounts at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit fit both the Malibu and the LaCrosse?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, this mount kit is shared across the listed Chevrolet and Buick applications for the model years shown in the fitment table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat noise does a worn strut mount usually cause?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA worn mount typically causes a clunking or knocking sound over bumps and can make steering feel loose or imprecise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs a strut bearing included in this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the kit includes an integrated bearing so the strut can rotate smoothly during steering input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs professional installation required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile an experienced DIYer with spring compressor tools can install it, professional installation is recommended due to the stored energy in coil springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill replacing the strut mount fix an alignment issue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA worn mount can contribute to alignment problems, so replacing it and then performing a wheel alignment is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty comes with the SM5954?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eKYB backs this strut mount kit with its Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstall Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise and safely support the front of the vehicle, then remove the wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompress the coil spring using an approved spring compressor and safety procedure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the upper strut mount retaining nut and separate the strut assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the worn mount, bearing, and upper spring seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the new SM5954 mount, bearing, and spring seat in the correct orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReassemble the strut and torque the retaining nut to factory 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