Parts for your 2016 Toyota Bb-Strut mounts

2016 Toyota bB strut mounts — what they do and when to service them

Based on Toyota’s front suspension design shown in the Toyota service manual and Electronic Parts Catalogue for the bB (QNC2# series), the 2016 Toyota bB runs a MacPherson strut front end, which uses strut mounts (also called top mounts/supports). Major aftermarket catalogues (e.g., KYB and Monroe) list front strut mounts for this model as well, reinforcing that they’re fitted. The rear uses a torsion beam with separate shock absorbers, so there are no rear strut mounts on a 2016 bB.

On the 2016toyotabb, the front strut mounts sit at the top of each front strut and do three big jobs: they locate the strut securely in the body, isolate noise and vibration via a rubber insulator, and allow the strut to rotate smoothly with the steering via an integrated bearing. That means quieter cabin vibes, crisp steering feel, and consistent alignment while cornering and braking.

As part of regular servicing of 2016toyotabb strutmounts, it’s smart to check them any time the front suspension is inspected—think every service or at least every 20,000 km. The rubber can harden or crack with age, and the bearing can develop notchiness. If the car shows a front-end clunk over bumps, creaks while turning at low speed, a spring “twang” when parking, vague steering, or uneven tyre wear, the mounts deserve a look.

Best practice is to replace strut mounts in pairs and often at the same time as new front struts, springs, or bearings. That keeps left-right ride height and steering feel balanced. Use OE or quality aftermarket mounts, transfer any required hardware, torque all fasteners to spec, and always get a wheel alignment after the job. For WOF/regos across NZ and Australia, tidy strut mounts help keep noise down and tyre wear even, so they’re worth staying on top of.

Owners who mainly do city kilometres might see mounts last well beyond 100,000 km, but rough roads, heavy loads, or lowered springs can shorten that. If the top hat rubber is perished, the centre stud is off-centre, or you can feel play by rocking the top of the strut, it’s time. Keeping 2016toyotabb strutmounts healthy pays off with quieter cruising, sharper turn-in, and tyres that wear nice and square.

• Watch for: clunks, steering notchiness, spring bind “twang”, and uneven tyre wear.
• Service tips: replace in pairs, add new bearings if separate, align afterwards.

FAQs — 2016 Toyota bB strut mounts

Do 2016 Toyota bB models have rear strut mounts?

No. The 2016 bB runs a rear torsion beam with separate shocks, so there are no rear strut mounts. Only the front suspension uses MacPherson struts with top mounts/bearings.

This layout keeps the rear simple and durable, while the front mounts handle steering rotation and NVH isolation.

How long do front strut mounts last on a 2016 bB?

Commonly 80,000–150,000 km, depending on roads, loads, and whether the car is lowered. City cars on smooth tarmac can go longer, corrugated or rural roads shorten life.

If replacing front struts, it’s sensible to fit new mounts at the same time to avoid double labour and keep steering feel consistent.

Can worn strut mounts cause tyre wear or steering wobble?

Yes. A tired mount can let the strut shift or bind, which affects camber/caster during turns and bumps, leading to feathering or inner-edge tyre wear and vague steering.

Fresh mounts restore smooth strut rotation and proper location, helping the alignment hold true and the wheel stay steady.