MacPherson strut tower

MacPherson strut tower
A sheet metal panel surrounding the upper mount of the MacPherson strut at the side panels of the engine compartment; it may be a separate panel fitted by spot-welding or a deep-drawn section of the side panel shaped to take the upper strut end. Also called "suspension leg turret"

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