Parts for your 2000 Toyota Crown-Strut mounts

2000 Toyota Crown strut mounts — are they actually used?

Short answer: no, a 2000 Toyota Crown doesn’t use front strut mounts in the MacPherson-strut sense. Technical references for the S170-series Crown (model years around 1999–2003) list a front double wishbone suspension, not a MacPherson strut. In Toyota’s New Car Features (NCF) and Repair Manual for the S170 platform, the front suspension is shown with upper and lower control arms, with the shock absorber and coil spring mounted to the body via a rubber insulator. The Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for JZS171/JZS173 similarly lists an upper shock/coil insulator and related cushions, but not a “strut mount with bearing” as found on MacPherson designs. Aftermarket catalogues that are model-correct for the S170 Crown typically return “not applicable” for front strut mounts and instead list front shock insulators and bushings.

Why that matters: on a MacPherson setup, a strut mount carries the vehicle’s weight and acts as a steering pivot via an integrated bearing. On the Crown’s double wishbone front end, steering loads and wheel location are handled by the control arms and ball joints. The shock top is simply isolated with rubber, there’s no rotating strut bearing to service. That’s why “strut mounts” aren’t a service item on this model.

If someone is chasing clunks, creaks, or vague steering and has been told to replace “strut mounts” on a 2000 Toyota Crown, the more relevant front-end items to check are:

• Front shock absorber upper insulator/cushions, dust boot, and bump stop
• Upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints
• Sway bar links and D-bushes
• Top shock nut torque and general hardware condition

At the rear, the multi-link layout uses shock absorber mounts and bushings as well, but again, not a MacPherson strut mount with a bearing. During servicing, it’s sensible to replace aged rubber insulators and bushes, especially on vehicles with higher kilometres or where rubber has perished. Fresh bushes and shock insulators will tidy up ride quality, reduce knocks over sharp edges, and keep the Crown tracking straight without adding steering friction that a strut bearing would normally influence.

Does a 2000 Toyota Crown have front strut mounts?
It doesn’t use MacPherson-style strut mounts. The S170 Crown runs a double wishbone front suspension, so there’s no rotating strut top bearing. The correct parts to look for are the front shock absorber upper insulator/cushions and associated hardware.

What should be replaced if there’s a front-end knock on a 2000 Crown?
Start with the front shock upper insulator, dust boot, and bump stop, then check sway bar links and D-bushes. Inspect upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints as these commonly cause clunks and looseness when worn.

Why do some parts catalogues list “strut mounts” for the Crown?
Many catalogues use “strut mount” as a generic term for the top shock mounting. On the Crown, that piece is a rubber insulator without a steering bearing. Make sure the listing is specifically for the S170 Crown and refers to a shock insulator rather than a MacPherson strut top.