Parts for your 2014 Toyota Crown-Strut mounts

2014 Toyota Crown strut mounts: are they used, and what should owners know?

For the 2014 Toyota Crown (S210 series), traditional strut mounts aren’t used. Factory technical sources — notably the Toyota S210 Crown repair manual, global product information for the S210 platform, and Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue — specify a double wishbone front suspension and a multi‑link rear. Because the front isn’t a MacPherson strut layout, there’s no rotating strut top with an integrated bearing (the bit most people call a “strut mount”).

On a MacPherson setup, the strut mount is a load‑bearing pivot that lets the whole strut turn with the steering. The S210 Crown’s double wishbone front keeps steering pivots down at the knuckle via upper and lower control arms and ball joints. The damper and spring attach to the body through a rubberised upper mount/insulator, but that piece doesn’t steer or carry lateral alignment duties like a true strut mount would. That’s why “strut mounts” aren’t relevant on this model — the architecture simply doesn’t need them.

Why did Toyota go this way? Double wishbones give better camber control, sharper front‑end response, and plush ride comfort — all very on‑brand for a premium Crown. The trade‑off is a bit more complexity and cost, but the payoff is poise and refinement on Aussie and Kiwi roads alike.

What should owners service instead? Think in terms of shock absorber mounts/insulators and the arms that actually position the wheels. If there are clunks over sharp bumps, a dull thud on rough chip seal, or perished rubber at the top of the damper, a technician will usually look at:

• Front shock absorber upper insulators/mounts, spring seats, dust boots and bump stops
• Front upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints
• Rear multi‑link arm bushes and the rear shock upper mounts
• Sway bar links and D‑bushes

After any bush or damper work, a proper four‑wheel alignment is a must to keep tyre wear tidy and steering feel crisp. If a parts listing calls something a “strut mount” for this Crown, it’s usually just a naming convention for the shock’s top insulator — not a MacPherson strut mount with a steering bearing.

Popular questions about 2014 Toyota Crown strut mounts

Does the 2014 Toyota Crown have strut mounts?
Not in the MacPherson sense. The S210 Crown uses a double wishbone front end and multi‑link rear, so there’s no steering‑bearing style strut top. It does have shock absorber upper mounts/insulators that secure the damper to the body.

Some catalogues still label those insulators as “strut mounts”, but they don’t rotate with the steering or set alignment like a true strut mount.

What should be replaced instead of strut mounts during a suspension refresh?
Focus on front shock upper insulators, spring seats, dust boots and bump stops, plus control arm bushes and ball joints. At the rear, check multi‑link bushes and the shock upper mounts. Sway bar links and D‑bushes are inexpensive and often knock when worn.

Finish with a wheel alignment to protect tyres and keep the Crown tracking straight.

How can someone spot a worn shock mount/insulator on a 2014 Crown?
Listen for thumps over potholes, rattles on corrugations, and watch for cracked or collapsed rubber at the top of the damper. Oil on the damper body points to a leaking shock, which can accelerate mount wear.

Because the mount doesn’t steer, you usually won’t feel the gritty, notchy sensation through the wheel that’s common with failed MacPherson strut bearings.