Parts for your 2001 Toyota Crown-Strut mounts

2001 Toyota Crown strut-mounts: are they used on this model?

Based on Toyota’s technical literature for the S170-series Crown (JZS17#/UZS17#, 1999–2003) — including the New Car Features (NCF) suspension section, the chassis Repair Manual, and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for JZS171/JZS173 — this model does not use MacPherson struts and therefore does not use strut-mounts. The front suspension is a double-wishbone layout, and the rear is multi-link. In this architecture, the shock absorber and spring do not act as a structural or steering member, so there’s no rotating strut top bearing assembly as you’d find in a MacPherson setup.

On the 2001 Crown, the front wheel location and steering pivot are handled by the upper and lower control arms and their ball joints. The shock absorber’s top is secured with an insulator/bush and hardware designed for isolation, not steering. That’s why a “strut-mount” — a specific top mount with a bearing to allow the strut to turn with the steering — simply isn’t part of this vehicle’s design.

If the goal is to tidy up knocks, vague steering, or tyre wear that might make someone think “strut-mounts”, the Crown responds best to attention in these areas:

• Front upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints
• Front tension rod/strut bar bushes (a common source of braking shudder and clunks)
• Front shock absorbers and their upper insulators/bushes
• Stabiliser (sway bar) links and bushes, front and rear
• Rear multi-link arm bushes and toe/camber links

Owners may also encounter TEMS (electronically controlled dampers) or air-assisted variants in some trims. Even then, the top attachment remains an insulator-style mount, not a steering strut-mount with a bearing. When replacing bushes or dampers, use quality components, tighten control arm bolts at normal ride height, and finish with a proper wheel alignment. That approach delivers the quiet, planted ride the Crown is known for across Aussie and Kiwi roads.

Popular questions about 2001-toyota-crown strut-mounts

Does a 2001 Toyota Crown have strut-mounts?
No. The S170 Crown runs a double-wishbone front end, so it doesn’t use MacPherson struts or strut-mounts with a steering bearing. The top of the front shock uses an insulator/bush instead.

What should be serviced instead of strut-mounts on a 2001 Crown?
Focus on front upper/lower control arm bushes and ball joints, tension rod bushes, shock absorbers and upper insulators, and sway bar links/bushes. At the rear, check multi-link bushes and alignment hardware.

I’ve seen “strut-mounts” listed online for this car — are they correct?
Many listings are generic. For the Crown S170, the correct upper attachment is a shock insulator/bush, not a strut-mount bearing. Always match parts to the VIN and confirm via the Toyota EPC or the repair manual’s suspension section.