Parts for your 2013 Toyota Crown-Strut mounts

2013 Toyota Crown: Are strut mounts used, and what should be serviced instead?

Short answer: traditional strut mounts aren’t used on the 2013 Toyota Crown. The 2013 Crown (S210 series) runs a front double‑wishbone suspension and a rear multi‑link arrangement, not a MacPherson strut setup. That means there’s no strut top bearing plate that turns with the steering. Technical references for the S210 Crown confirm this layout: Toyota’s Global Newsroom launch material for the 14th‑generation Crown (late 2012) describes the double‑wishbone front/multi‑link rear design, and the Toyota service/parts literature for the Crown lists front shock absorber insulators and cushions rather than strut top bearings. In other words, “2013toyotacrown strutmounts” aren’t a relevant part call‑out for this model.

Why no strut mounts? With double wishbone, the wheel is located by upper and lower control arms, and steering pivoting happens at the ball joints. The damper and spring still bolt up to the body, but the top connection is a rubber insulator/cushion that doesn’t rotate like a strut bearing does. Toyota chose this layout for better camber control, ride, and handling in a luxury sedan—classic Crown priorities.

What should owners and techs look at instead of “strutmounts”? Focus on the shock absorber upper insulators/cushions, dust boots and bump stops, plus the control arm bushes and ball joints that actually handle the steering loads. If there’s a clunk over sharp bumps, a dull thud at low speeds, or light tram‑lining and uneven tyre wear, it’s worth inspecting those mounts and arms. Any perished rubber, torn boots, or play in the joints means it’s time for replacement.

• Inspect the front and rear shock absorber upper insulators every 20,000–30,000 km or annually, and whenever dampers are replaced.
• Replace mounts/insulators and bump stops in axle pairs. They’re relatively inexpensive and keep new shocks quiet and tight.
• Torque control arm and mount fasteners at ride height to avoid pre‑loading bushes.
• After any suspension work, get a proper wheel alignment to protect tyres and restore road feel.
• Listen for creaks in cold/wet weather—aged rubber can harden and make noise even if the damper’s fine.

So while a parts search for “strutmounts” on a 2013 Toyota Crown won’t turn up the classic strut top with a bearing, there are still upper shock mounts/insulators and surrounding components that deserve attention as part of smart, Kiwi‑Aussie‑style preventive maintenance.

FAQ 1: Does the 2013 Toyota Crown have strut mounts?

No. It uses a front double‑wishbone and rear multi‑link setup, so there’s no MacPherson strut or rotating strut top bearing. The top of the shock uses an insulator/cushion instead.

FAQ 2: What should be serviced instead of strut mounts on a 2013 Crown?

Check the front and rear shock absorber upper insulators, bump stops, and dust boots, plus the upper/lower control arm bushes and ball joints. These parts handle the loads that a strut mount would on a strut car.

FAQ 3: How often should the Crown’s shock mounts/insulators be replaced?

There’s no fixed interval—inspect at each service or every 20,000–30,000 km. Replace if the rubber is cracked, collapsed, noisy, or when fitting new shocks. Do both sides of the axle and follow up with an alignment.