Parts for your 2016 Toyota Mark x-Strut mounts

2016 Toyota Mark X strut mounts — what’s actually fitted

Short answer: the 2016 Toyota Mark X doesn’t use MacPherson strut mounts. According to Toyota’s technical literature for the GRX130 series — including the New Car Features material, the Suspension section of the Repair Manual, and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue for the 2016 model year — the Mark X runs a double wishbone front suspension and a multi‑link rear. That layout doesn’t use a strut tower with a pivoting strut top, so there are no “strut mounts” in the MacPherson sense.

Why that matters: in a MacPherson setup, a strut mount (often with an integrated bearing) carries vehicle load and allows the front strut to rotate when steering. On the Mark X, the steering axis is handled by upper and lower arms and the knuckle. The shock absorber is just that — a damper — and it’s attached with a rubber insulator/top mount that doesn’t act as a structural strut or steering pivot. Same story down the back, the multi‑link rear uses separate links and a damper with rubber mounts rather than a strut mount.

If someone’s hunting 2016toyotamarkx strutmounts, they’re usually after one of these genuine equivalents:

• Front shock absorber upper insulator/top mount (rubber isolator)
• Rear shock absorber upper insulator
• Associated dust boots and bump stops
• Control arm bushes and ball joints (front double wishbone), or rear multi‑link arm bushes

Practical servicing advice for Aussie and Kiwi roads: listen for clunks over potholes, feel for a dull thud on sharp edges, or note front‑end shimmy at motorway speeds — those can point to tired upper insulators or worn bushes. Look for perished rubber, torn dust boots, oil seepage from dampers, uneven tyre wear, or a steering wheel that won’t settle straight. A good rule of thumb is to inspect these items every 40–60,000 km, sooner if the car sees rough chipseal or speed‑bump duty.

When replacing shock insulators or dampers on a Mark X, use quality parts, mark spring orientation, and always torque everything at ride height to avoid preloading the bushes. After any arm or bush work, book a four‑wheel alignment — the multi‑link rear is sensitive to small changes and you’ll save your tyres. If in doubt, refer to the Toyota Repair Manual torque specs for the GRX130 and follow all safety steps when compressing springs.

• Does the 2016 Toyota Mark X have strut mounts?
  No. The GRX130 Mark X uses double wishbone front and multi‑link rear suspension, so it doesn’t have MacPherson strut mounts with steering bearings. Instead, it uses shock absorber upper insulators (rubber mounts) that isolate noise and vibration but don’t act as structural struts.
• What should be replaced if I’m told I need “strut mounts” on a Mark X?
  Ask for front or rear shock absorber upper insulators, plus dust boots and bump stops if they’re tired. Also check front control arm bushes/ball joints and rear multi‑link bushes — those are the usual culprits for clunks or vague handling on this chassis.
• How can I tell if the shock top insulators are worn?
  Listen for a knock on sharp bumps and inspect the top mounts for cracked rubber or excessive movement when the suspension is jounced. Oil on the damper body, scalloped tyre wear, or a drift after bumps can also hint that the damper and its insulator are due for replacement.