Parts for your 2014 Toyota Wish-Strut mounts

2014 Toyota Wish strut mounts — what they do and when to replace them

Yes, the 2014 Toyota Wish uses strut mounts on the front suspension. Technical references including Toyota’s New Car Features (ZGE2# series, Suspension), the Toyota Repair Manual for ZGE20/25 front suspension, and Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue (listing the front “support sub-assy, shock absorber” and its bearing) confirm a MacPherson strut front end. That design requires a strut top mount with an integrated bearing. The rear of most 2WD Wish models is a torsion-beam with separate shocks, so there’s no rear strut mount there—just upper shock bushings.

Up front, the strut mount sits at the top of the strut assembly. It does two big jobs: isolates noise and vibration (thanks to the rubber insulator) and lets the strut turn smoothly with the steering via a thrust bearing. Good mounts keep the Wish riding quietly, steering sweetly, and holding alignment properly.

They’re wear items. Aussie and Kiwi roads, heat, and the occasional corrugations take a toll on the rubber and bearing. It’s smart to inspect them whenever front tyres are rotated or the struts are out, and definitely by the 100,000–150,000 km mark—or earlier if the car lives with city speed humps or rough chip seal.

• Tell-tales of tired mounts: clunks over bumps, a creak or groan at low-speed turns, “memory steer” or notchy self-centring, vague turn-in, or feathered/uneven tyre wear.
• During servicing, look for cracked rubber, separated bonding, rusty or gritty bearings, and excessive movement at the strut top.
• If struts, springs, or top bearings are being replaced, do both mounts as a pair and book a wheel alignment straight after.

Replacement calls for removing the strut, safely compressing the spring, and swapping the mount and bearing. It’s a good time to refresh the upper insulator, dust boot, and bump stop. Refit with new self-locking nuts and correct torque. Quality OEM-equivalent mounts and bearings pay off in steering feel and longevity.

For 4WD variants that use a different rear layout, the front remains MacPherson with strut mounts, so all of the above still applies at the nose of the car.

Keeping the front mounts in good nick helps the 2014 Wish feel tight, quiet, and predictable—exactly what owners expect from a Toyota.

Does the 2014 Toyota Wish have strut mounts front and rear?

It has strut mounts at the front because it runs a MacPherson strut setup there. Most 2WD models use a torsion-beam rear with separate shocks, so the rear doesn’t have strut mounts—just shock mounts and bushings. If it’s a 4WD variant, the rear suspension design differs, but the front still uses strut mounts.

How long do front strut mounts last on a 2014 Wish?

Many last 100,000–150,000 km, but lifespan depends on road conditions and load. Listen for clunks or creaks, feel for notchy steering, and keep an eye on tyre wear. If the front struts are due, it’s cost-effective to replace the mounts and bearings at the same time.

Do you need a wheel alignment after replacing strut mounts?

Yes. Any work that disturbs the front struts can nudge camber and toe. An alignment helps the Wish track straight, preserves tyres, and restores crisp steering response.