Parts for your 2016 Toyota C-hr-Strut mounts

2016 Toyota C‑HR strutmounts — what they do and when to replace them

Based on Toyota’s technical literature — the C‑HR New Car Features (NCF) and the Repair Manual for ZYX10/NGX10/NGX50 — the 2016 Toyota C‑HR uses a MacPherson strut front suspension. That layout requires strutmounts (top mounts with an integrated bearing) on the front axle. The rear is a double wishbone setup with separate dampers, so rear “strutmounts” aren’t a thing on this model.

On the front of a 2016toyotachr, strutmounts bolt the strut to the body under the bonnet, carry vehicle loads, allow the strut to rotate for steering, and isolate vibration. They’re a small bit of kit that makes a big difference to steering feel and cabin comfort, cutting down on knock, harshness and road noise. The built‑in bearing lets the spring and damper turn smoothly as the wheel steers, helping the C‑HR track straight and keep alignment stable over rough Kiwi and Aussie roads.

Strutmounts are wear items. Heat, age, potholes and corrugations slowly harden the rubber and pit the bearing. Tell‑tale signs include clunks over speed humps, a graunch or notch when turning the wheel, darty steering, or uneven front tyre wear. Left too long, tired strutmounts can chew through new tyres and dampers and can even upset braking stability.

• Replacement timing: often 80,000–150,000 km depending on conditions, inspect at each service from 60,000 km, and always when front struts or springs are out.
• Best practice: replace strutmounts in pairs on the front, and include the bearing/top nut where applicable. Use OEM or quality aftermarket mounts rated for the 2016toyotachr.
• After the job: get a four‑wheel alignment. Fresh mounts settle the front ride height and caster/camber slightly.
• Noise after replacement: a creak can be a mis‑seated spring or under‑torqued top nut. Follow the Toyota RM torque specs and spring indexing marks.

For owners chasing a tighter, quieter front end, new strutmounts paired with healthy struts make the C‑HR feel younger straight away. Any workshop used to TNGA front ends will do the lot in an afternoon, and it’s a tidy add‑on whenever front dampers are due.

Do both front strutmounts need changing at the same time?

Yes — it keeps steering feel, ride height and noise levels even left to right. Mixing old and new mounts can cause pull, torque steer and uneven tyre wear on a 2016toyotachr. It’s also more cost‑effective on labour.

Are there strutmounts on the rear of a 2016 Toyota C‑HR?

No. The rear is a double wishbone with separate shocks, so you’ll have rear upper shock mounts, not strutmounts. Front axle only uses strutmounts on this model.

What symptoms point to worn strutmounts?

Common clues are clunks over bumps, a knock when turning the wheel at parking speeds, steering that won’t self‑centre smoothly, or feathered front tyres. If those show up, have the front strutmounts inspected during your next service.