While replacing the front axles on my 2000 OBW I noticed that the driver's side top strut mount moves quite stiffly (when compared to the passenger side), which would explain the audible groan when turning at low speeds. How hard is it to replace the bearing, or must the entire top mount be replaced? TIA.

You are looking to replace the upper strut mount.

 

how hard to replace?

 

Not hard at all, but you must own the tools to do it, the spring must be compressed, and held (safely), while you remove the top nut, and replace the upper mount.

and as long as your there you may look into replacing the struts.

 

This is one of those jobs that tend to snowball a bit..

 

nipper

as long as your there

 

Axle boots, ball joint(s), tie rod ends, brake pads, and sway bar bushings.

 

This is one of those jobs that tend to snowball a bit.............