Parts for your 2016 Toyota Mark x-Strut mounts

2016 Toyota Mark X strut mounts — are they used on this model?

Short answer: no, a 2016 Toyota Mark X (GRX130 series) does not use MacPherson strut mounts. The Mark X runs a double wishbone front suspension and a multi‑link rear, so there’s no strut tower with a rotating bearing plate like you’d find on a MacPherson‑strut setup. This layout is detailed in Toyota’s GRX130 Chassis Repair Manual (Suspension section), the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC), and Toyota’s Mark X product literature for the GRX130 generation.

Why that matters for anyone hunting “2016‑toyota‑mark‑x strut‑mounts”: a strut mount is a specific component for strut‑type suspensions, combining an upper mount with an integrated bearing to allow the whole strut to turn with steering. On the Mark X, steering pivoting is handled by the upper and lower ball joints in the control arms, not by a bearing in a top mount. Up top, the Mark X uses shock absorber upper insulators/mounting rubbers rather than a strut mount assembly. So if a parts listing shows “strut mounts” for this car, it’s usually a mislabel for the shock absorber upper insulator or top mount rubber.

What to service instead:

• Front: inspect the shock absorber upper insulators/mount rubbers, upper and lower control arm bushes, and ball joints, also check stabiliser links and bushes.
• Rear: check the shock absorber top mounts/insulators and multi‑link arm bushes.

Common symptoms that make owners think “strut mount” on this car are clunks over bumps, a dull thud at the top of the wheel arch, or vague steering feel. On the Mark X, those are more likely worn shock top insulators, tired control arm bushes, or a loose top nut on the damper. During routine servicing (every 20,000–40,000 km or if noises appear), a quick torque check on the damper top nuts, a visual for perished rubber, and a bounce test can save headaches. When replacing parts, match by VIN in the Toyota EPC to get the correct shock insulator/top mount components for the GRX130 chassis.

References: Toyota GRX130 Mark X Chassis Repair Manual (Suspension), Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for GRX130, and Toyota Mark X GRX130 product guide/spec sheets noting double wishbone front and multi‑link rear suspension.

• Does the 2016 Toyota Mark X have strut mounts?
  It doesn’t. The GRX130 uses a double wishbone front end and a multi‑link rear, so there’s no MacPherson strut mount with a steering bearing. The upper connection is a shock absorber insulator/top mount rubber, not a strut mount. This matches Toyota’s GRX130 chassis manual and EPC listings.
• What should be replaced if there’s a clunk at the top of the front suspension?
  Start with the shock absorber upper insulator/top mount rubber and the top nut torque. Also check the upper/lower control arm bushes and ball joints, plus stabiliser links and bushes. These are the usual culprits on a Mark X when noises mimic “bad strut mounts”.
• Can aftermarket “strut mounts” be fitted to fix noise on a Mark X?
  They’re generally mislabelled for this model. Fit the correct shock absorber top insulator/mounting rubbers and related hardware instead. Always confirm by VIN in the Toyota EPC for the right GRX130 parts.