Parts for your 2007 Toyota Blade-Strut mounts

2007 Toyota Blade strut mounts

Based on Toyota’s E150 platform technical literature (New Car Features and Repair Manual for AZE154/GRE156 series) and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalog, the 2007 Toyota Blade uses a MacPherson strut front suspension. That system requires a strut mount (also called the front suspension support sub‑assembly) with an integrated bearing at the top of each front strut. So strut mounts are absolutely relevant on the 2007 Toyota Blade.

On this model, the strut mount does two big jobs. First, it isolates road noise and vibration from the cabin using a rubber insulator, keeping the ride tidy even on choppy Kiwi and Aussie roads. Second, the integrated bearing in the mount lets the strut turn smoothly as the steering moves, which helps the steering feel light and precise. Worn mounts can make the steering feel notchy, add vague tracking, or knock over speed bumps and driveway entries.

There’s no fixed replacement interval, but it’s smart to inspect the mounts whenever front shocks/struts or springs are replaced, and at around 100,000–150,000 km. Many owners change them proactively when fitting new struts to avoid doing the same job twice. Genuine-type mounts listed in the Toyota EPC for AZE154/GRE156 variants include an upper insulator and bearing assembly designed for the Blade’s front towers.

• Common signs they’re tired: clunks over bumps, creaks when turning at low speed, tramlining or vague steering, uneven tyre wear, or a strut shaft that doesn’t return smoothly after steering.
• Best practice: replace mounts in pairs on the front, use new nuts where specified, and book a wheel alignment afterwards.
• Workshop tips: support the knuckle, mark camber bolt positions if applicable, and compress springs with quality compressors. Follow Toyota torque specs from the service manual.

Rear suspension on the Blade does not use a steering strut mount, it uses separate shock/spring hardware with simple upper bushes, so the “strut mount with bearing” discussion applies to the front only. Choosing quality mounts (OE or reputable aftermarket) pays off with quieter operation and better steering feel, especially if the car sees a lot of urban kerbs and coarse-chip highways. If the Blade is already in for front shocks, adding new mounts is a small extra that often saves labour and keeps it driving spot on.

Popular questions

Do all 2007 Toyota Blades have front strut mounts?
Yes. Per Toyota’s E150-platform New Car Features and the Electronic Parts Catalog for AZE154/GRE156 Blade models, the front suspension is MacPherson strut, which uses a top strut mount with an integrated bearing. The rear uses separate shocks and springs, so it doesn’t have the same style of mount.

How long do strut mounts last on a Blade?
It varies with roads and loads, but many last 120,000–200,000 km. Frequent speed bumps, rough chipseal, or lowered springs can shorten life. If you’re fitting new front struts, it’s sensible to replace the mounts at the same time for best results.

Can strut mounts be replaced without changing the shocks?
They can, but since the strut has to come out and the spring must be compressed, most workshops recommend doing mounts with new shocks/struts together. It’s efficient on labour and helps restore steering feel and ride quality in one go. Don’t forget a post-job wheel alignment.