Parts for your 2017 Toyota Crown-Strut mounts

2017 Toyota Crown Strut Mounts — Not Applicable for This Model

Strut mounts aren’t a thing on the 2017 Toyota Crown (S210 series). Technical sources including Toyota’s New Car Features (NCF) manual for the S210 Crown and Toyota’s Repair Manual describe the front suspension as double wishbone and the rear as multi-link. Those layouts don’t use a MacPherson strut, so there’s no rotating strut top bearing or “strut mount” in the usual sense. Toyota’s parts catalogues for the S210 Crown list shock absorber upper insulators/bushes and related hardware, but not a front strut top mount/bearing assembly.

Why’s that the case? In a MacPherson setup, the strut is the main load-bearing and steering pivot, so it needs a dedicated mount with an integrated bearing at the top. The Crown’s double wishbone front end manages wheel location and steering pivot through upper and lower control arms and ball joints, while the damper and spring simply handle bump control. Up top, the shock uses a rubber insulator/bush, not a bearing-style strut mount. Down the back, the multi-link arrangement also separates wheel location from the damper, so again, no strut mount is required.

For owners searching “2017 Toyota Crown strut mounts,” the equivalent wear points to check instead are the damper upper insulators, control arm bushes, and sway bar links, along with the ball joints that handle steering loads. If there’s a clunk over sharp bumps, vague steering, or uneven tyre wear, these areas are the smart starting points.

• Front: inspect shock absorber upper insulators/bushes, upper and lower control arm bushes, ball joints, and stabiliser links.
• Rear: check shock upper insulators, multi-link arm bushes, and stabiliser links/bushes.

Service tip: when replacing shocks, it’s good practice to renew the upper insulators and any perished rubber hardware at the same time. Torque all fasteners at normal ride height to avoid preloading bushes, and use a wheel alignment afterwards if any control-arm work is done. Genuine or high-quality aftermarket bushes and links tend to last longer, especially on rough Kiwi and Aussie roads. If the vehicle’s been fitted with aftermarket coilovers that convert the assembly to a true strut, the hardware and maintenance picture changes — follow the coilover maker’s guidance for top mounts and bearings.

FAQs

Does a 2017 Toyota Crown have strut mounts?
No. The S210 Crown uses double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, so it doesn’t use MacPherson strut mounts with a top bearing. It uses shock upper insulators/bushes instead.

What should be serviced instead of strut mounts on a 2017 Crown?
Focus on shock absorber upper insulators, control arm bushes and ball joints, stabiliser links and bushes, and a proper wheel alignment after any suspension work.

Will coilovers add strut mounts to a 2017 Crown?
Some coilover kits include their own top mounts and bearings. If fitted, follow the coilover manufacturer’s service schedule for those components.