strut assembly
With the wheel and rotor removed, you can see how this MacPherson strut attaches to the hub and extends up into the body of the vehicle.
JD Laukkonen
JD Laukkonen turned wrenches in the north end of Seattle for a decade, so he's no stranger to the inner workings of modern automobiles. He has worked as a freelance writer since closing his shop in 2007, and he currently covers automotive technology for Lifewire.com.
