Peugeot 307 Strut top bearing replacement

The strut top bearings on this 2007 were in need of replacement, the owner complained of a sound that was like a broken spring when turning the steering wheel. I noticed that the steering felt inconsistent when it turned indicating a problem with the strut top bearings. It is advisable to change these as soon as they can be felt to be bad. The strut top bearing ensures that the strut rotates freely with the steering. If it begins to fail the spring has to twist as the steering is turned which puts a strain on it which it was not designed for. This can lead to springs snapping which can be a safety hazzard and also cause further expensive damage to the brake lines, tyre, cv boot or ABS sensor. Parts cost less than £20 to replace both strut top bearings, a spring compressor is required but the strut assembly could be easily brought somewhere that a spring compressor is available.