Parts for your 2015 Toyota Crown-Strut mounts

2015 Toyota Crown: Strut mounts — relevant or not?

Technical references indicate the 2015 Toyota Crown (S210 series: Royal, Athlete and Hybrid variants) does not use MacPherson struts, and therefore does not use strut mounts in the typical sense. The Toyota Crown (S210) New Car Features manual, the 2015 Toyota Crown Royal/Athlete brochure, and Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue list the front suspension as a double wishbone design and the rear as multi-link. In these layouts, the damper and spring do not act as a structural steering member, so there’s no rotating strut top bearing or “strut mount” assembly as found on MacPherson-strut cars. Aftermarket catalogues (e.g., KYB, Monroe) similarly list front shock absorbers and top insulators for the S210 Crown, but no strut-mount/bearing kits.

Why that matters: in a double wishbone front end, the wheel pivots on upper and lower ball joints attached to control arms, while the shock absorber and spring handle vertical motion only. The top of the shock uses a rubber insulator or mount to isolate noise and vibration, but it’s not a steering-bearing “strut mount”. So if someone’s searched for “2015 Toyota Crown strut mounts”, they’re effectively chasing a part the vehicle isn’t designed to have.

If there’s a front-end clunk, vibration, feathered tyres or vague steering on a 2015 Crown, the smart checks are:

• Upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints
• Front shock absorbers and their rubber insulators (top/bottom)
• Stabiliser bar links and bushes
• Front wheel bearings and alignment settings

Routine servicing should include inspecting these items for play, perishing or leaks every 20,000–30,000 kilometres, rotating tyres on schedule, and getting an alignment after any suspension work. If fitting coilovers, note that while they may have an upper mount, it’s still not a MacPherson-style strut bearing on this chassis, correct geometry and quality hardware are essential to keep the Crown’s quiet, composed ride.

Referenced sources: Toyota Crown (S210) New Car Features manual (Suspension section), Toyota Crown 2015 Royal/Athlete catalogue, Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue for S210 front suspension, and major shock absorber catalogues that omit a strut-mount/bearing listing for S210.

Popular questions about 2015 Toyota Crown “strut mounts”

Does a 2015 Toyota Crown have strut mounts?
No. The S210 Crown uses a double wishbone front suspension, so it doesn’t have MacPherson strut mounts with a steering bearing. It uses shock absorbers with rubber insulators instead.

What should be serviced instead of strut mounts on a 2015 Crown?
Focus on control arm bushes and ball joints, shock absorbers and their top/bottom insulators, stabiliser links/bushes, and wheel bearings. These are the usual wear points that affect ride, noise and alignment.

If I install coilovers, will my Crown then use strut mounts?
Even with coilovers, the Crown’s front end remains double wishbone. The coilover may include an upper mount plate, but it’s not a MacPherson-style strut bearing. Quality components, correct spring rates and precise setup are key to preserving ride and handling.