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Of course bad mounts should be replaced. But...
Start by checking a few things.
First the front wheel bearings and tie rod ends (inner)...
Jack up one side of the car with the other wheel on the ground (so it won't move) Then with hands at 12:00 and 6:00 on the tire try to rock the wheel (push in at bottom, pull out at top and reverse). If movement, bearing. Then with hands at 3:00 and 9:00 do the same. Some small movement is expected but if the steering wheel doesn't move yet the wheel does suspect inner tie rod end.
Next consider wheel balance.
CV joints usually 'click' when turning sharp. Open window on one side and turn to that side then turn back. Notice clicks if any. Do the same for the other side.
Strut mounts tend to let go around 80,000 or so. You 'may' want to consider new struts and mounts but not just because. Do this if you have not enough dampening when pushing down on the front end. You should be able to push down hard a few times and the car should settle almost right away. If there's excessive bounce then it's time for struts/shocks.
Start by checking a few things.
First the front wheel bearings and tie rod ends (inner)...
Jack up one side of the car with the other wheel on the ground (so it won't move) Then with hands at 12:00 and 6:00 on the tire try to rock the wheel (push in at bottom, pull out at top and reverse). If movement, bearing. Then with hands at 3:00 and 9:00 do the same. Some small movement is expected but if the steering wheel doesn't move yet the wheel does suspect inner tie rod end.
Next consider wheel balance.
CV joints usually 'click' when turning sharp. Open window on one side and turn to that side then turn back. Notice clicks if any. Do the same for the other side.
Strut mounts tend to let go around 80,000 or so. You 'may' want to consider new struts and mounts but not just because. Do this if you have not enough dampening when pushing down on the front end. You should be able to push down hard a few times and the car should settle almost right away. If there's excessive bounce then it's time for struts/shocks.