Parts for your 2010 Toyota Blade-Strut mounts

2010 Toyota Blade strut-mounts

Technical sources confirm the 2010 Toyota Blade uses strut-mounts on the front axle. The Toyota New Car Features manual for the E150-series Blade/Auris platform specifies a MacPherson strut front suspension, and the Toyota Repair Manual details a front suspension support with an integrated bearing. Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue also lists a “Front Suspension Support (Strut Mount)” for Blade models (AZE/GRE E150 series). The rear of the Blade uses separate shock absorbers and springs, so rear “strut-mounts” aren’t applicable.

On the front of a 2010 Toyota Blade, strut-mounts do two jobs at once: they secure the strut to the body under the bonnet and isolate noise and vibration from the cabin. Because the Blade uses MacPherson struts, the mount also carries a bearing so the whole assembly can rotate smoothly when steering. That bearing and the rubber insulator work together to keep steering feel crisp, maintain alignment angles, and cut down on clunks and road harshness.

Over time, the mount’s rubber can harden, crack, or collapse, and the bearing can dry out or bind. Typical tell-tales include a dull knock over speed humps, a creak when turning the wheel at parking speeds, a notchy or “memory steer” feel, and uneven tyre wear. On many Blades, mounts last anywhere from about 80,000 to 150,000 kilometres, depending on road conditions and how tired the struts are.

Good workshop practice is to inspect the strut-mounts any time the front suspension or tyres are serviced. If the struts are being replaced, fit new mounts, bearings, and upper insulators at the same time—doing both sides together keeps steering behaviour even. After any mount or strut work, a wheel alignment is strongly recommended to protect tyres and ensure the Blade tracks straight.

• Listen for knocks over bumps and creaks at low-speed steering—classic signs the mount or bearing is worn.
• Look for perished rubber, witness marks where the spring has been moving, or excessive top-hat movement.
• Use quality OE-equivalent mounts, correct bearing orientation and torques matter for quiet, long-lasting results.

While the rear of the 2010 Blade doesn’t use strut-mounts in the strict sense, its rear shock upper mounts should still be checked for bushing wear as part of routine servicing to keep NVH in check.

FAQs

Does a 2010 Toyota Blade have strut-mounts front and rear?
Yes at the front, no at the rear. The Blade’s front suspension is MacPherson strut, so it uses strut-mounts with an integrated bearing. The rear uses separate shocks and springs, so there’s no rear “strut-mount”, though the rear shock top mounts should still be inspected.

How long do front strut-mounts last on a 2010 Blade?
It varies with roads and driving, but many see 80,000–150,000 km before noise or steering feel shows they’re tired. If the front struts are due, it’s smart money to replace the mounts and bearings at the same time.

Do you need a wheel alignment after replacing strut-mounts?
Absolutely recommended. Disturbing the strut assembly can nudge camber and caster, so an alignment after mount or strut work helps the Blade steer straight and protects tyre life.