Parts for your 2013 Toyota Avensis-Strut mounts

2013 Toyota Avensis strut mounts — what they do and when to replace them

Based on technical references, the 2013 Toyota Avensis (T27 series, 2009–2018) uses MacPherson struts on the front axle, which means it absolutely has front strut mounts with an integrated bearing. This is detailed in the Toyota Avensis (T27) Repair Manual under Front Suspension/Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring, reflected in Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue (listing the Support Sub-Assy, Front Shock Absorber/strut top mount), and covered by service data sources such as Haynes (Avensis 2009–2015) and Autodata/AllData. The rear suspension on most T27 variants isn’t a strut layout, so there’s no rear “strut mount” in the same sense—just upper shock mounts.

On the front of a 2013 Avensis, the strut mount sits at the top of the MacPherson strut and bolts to the body. It has two key jobs: it isolates noise and vibration from the cabin via a rubber insulator, and it houses a bearing that lets the strut (and spring) rotate smoothly as the steering turns. When the mount is in good nick, steering feels light and consistent, road noise is better controlled, and tyre wear stays more even. When it’s worn out, drivers might hear clunks on bumps, feel notchiness or groans when turning the wheel at parking speeds, or notice vague steering and poor return-to-centre.

There’s no fixed replacement interval from Toyota—it’s condition-based. In Aussie and Kiwi conditions, many see 100,000–200,000 km before wear shows up, but rough roads, big potholes and salt air can shorten that. It’s smart to inspect the mounts at every service, and especially whenever front shocks/struts or springs are being replaced.

• Signs it’s time: knocking over bumps, creaks when steering, rubber perishing or splits, rusty top plates, steering that binds or won’t self-centre, or uneven tyre wear.
• Best practice: replace mounts in axle pairs, fit OE-quality parts with the correct bearing, renew any single-use fasteners, and align the wheels afterwards.
• Workshop tips: use a proper spring compressor, never undo the strut’s centre nut with the spring unloaded, check and replace bump stops and dust boots while you’re in there, orient the mount correctly (arrows/marks), torque to the factory spec.

Because the Avensis T27’s rear isn’t a MacPherson strut, “rear strut mounts” don’t apply, instead, maintain the rear shock upper mounts and bushes as needed. Keeping the front strut mounts fresh helps the Avensis steer cleanly, ride quietly, and treat its tyres kindly across long kilometres.

Popular questions about 2013 Toyota Avensis strut mounts

How long do front strut mounts last on a 2013 Avensis?
It varies with driving conditions, but many last 100,000–200,000 km. Frequent corrugations, big speed humps and coastal climates can age them faster. Inspect them at routine services and any time the front shocks/struts are being changed.

Replacing them together with new struts and bearings saves double labour and brings steering feel back to its best.

What are common symptoms of worn strut mounts?
Clunks over potholes or speed bumps, creaks or groans at low-speed steering, notchy or heavy steering feel, and poor return-to-centre are typical. You might also see uneven front tyre wear or feel a general looseness over rough roads.

If these show up, have a tech check the mounts, bearings, and the struts themselves—often they age together.

Does the rear of a 2013 Avensis have strut mounts?
No—the rear suspension isn’t a MacPherson strut, so there aren’t rear “strut mounts” like the fronts. The rear uses separate shock absorbers with their own upper mounts and bushes. Those can still wear and make noise, but they’re a different part and process to the front strut top mounts.