Parts for your 2016 Toyota Crown-Struts

2016 Toyota Crown struts: are they relevant or used?

For the 2016 Toyota Crown (S210 series), “struts” in the MacPherson sense aren’t used. Toyota’s technical literature for the S210 Crown — including the New Car Features (NCF) manual for Crown Royal/Athlete/Majesta (2012–2018), the Suspension section of the Repair Manual (RM), and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for GRS/AWS21x variants — specifies a double wishbone front suspension and a multi‑link rear. Those documents list upper and lower control arms, separate shock absorbers and coil springs, and a steering knuckle/upright, rather than a structural strut assembly. That’s a clear pointer that the Crown doesn’t use MacPherson struts front or rear.

Why no struts? The Crown is engineered as a premium, long‑wheelbase sedan with plush ride and tidy body control. A double wishbone front end gives the engineers more freedom to dial in camber gain and caster characteristics for better tyre contact in corners, improved steering feel, and high‑speed stability — all while keeping noise, vibration and harshness nicely isolated. It also helps packaging for a lower bonnet line and room for V6/hybrid components. Where fitted, Toyota’s Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) works with the separate dampers to fine‑tune ride and handling without relying on a load‑bearing strut.

• Front: Double wishbone with upper/lower arms, separate shock and coil (NCF/RM for S210 Crown)
• Rear: Multi‑link with separate damper and spring (NCF/RM)
• Parts evidence: EPC shows control arms, ball joints and dampers, not strut cartridges or strut mounts

For owners, that means there’s no “strut replacement” per se. Servicing focuses on shocks/dampers, control arm bushes, ball joints, stabiliser links and mounts. Signs it’s time for attention include a floaty feel over undulations, clunks on sharp bumps, uneven tyre wear or weeping dampers. Always torque arm bushes at normal ride height, replace self‑locking nuts, and book a four‑wheel alignment after any suspension work. If your Crown has AVS, confirm damper part numbers by VIN — hybrid and V6 models can differ — and handle sensors/connectors with care. Quality parts and proper setup keep that trademark Crown composure intact on Aussie and Kiwi roads.

FAQs

Does the 2016 Toyota Crown have struts?
No. It runs a double wishbone front and multi‑link rear, so there are separate shock absorbers and springs rather than MacPherson strut assemblies. This layout is detailed in Toyota’s S210 Crown New Car Features and Repair Manual.

What should be serviced instead of struts on a 2016 Crown?
Focus on front and rear dampers, control arm bushes, ball joints and stabiliser links. After replacing any of these, a proper wheel alignment and bush torqueing at ride height are essential to avoid premature tyre wear and wonky handling.

How often should the Crown’s suspension be checked?
A quick check every service or 10,000–15,000 km is smart. Inspect for damper leaks, split bushes, play in ball joints, and uneven tyre wear. If equipped with AVS, scan for suspension DTCs if warning lights appear.