Parts for your 2019 Toyota Mark x-Strut mounts

2019 Toyota Mark X strut mounts — are they even used?

Short answer: no, the 2019 Toyota Mark X doesn’t use strut mounts in the typical MacPherson-strut sense. Technical references such as the Toyota New Car Features manual for the GRX130 series, the Toyota Repair Manual, and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue all describe the Mark X with a double-wishbone front suspension and a multi‑link rear. Because the front end isn’t a MacPherson strut design, there’s no rotating strut top bearing assembly (the bit most people mean by “strut mount”).

On the Mark X, the steering axis runs through the upper and lower control arms and the steering knuckle. The front shock absorber and spring are along for the ride, controlling motion and supporting the car, but they’re not the structural “strut” that locates the wheel. So instead of a strut mount/bearing, the car uses shock absorber top mounts/insulators. These rubberised mounts don’t rotate for steering and aren’t subjected to the same loads as a MacPherson strut top, which is why “strut-mounts” isn’t the correct or relevant part for this model year.

If you’re chasing knocks, creaks or vague handling in a 2019 Mark X, the smart targets are the components it actually relies on:

• Front upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints
• Front and rear shock absorber upper mounts/insulators, dust boots and bump stops
• Sway bar links and bushes, plus a proper wheel alignment after any suspension work

When ordering parts, look for the correct Toyota terminology used in the EPC and workshop procedures: “Front shock absorber mounting insulator” and “Rear suspension support” rather than “strut mount.” Aftermarket catalogues sometimes list these as “strut mounts” for convenience, but on the Mark X they’re simply damper mounts/insulators with no steering bearing. Go for quality rubber or OE-spec components to keep NVH in check and ride quality tidy.

Maintenance-wise, periodic checks for damper oil seepage, perished bushes, torn boots and any play in ball joints will do far more for this chassis than hunting for a non-existent strut top bearing. If fitting coilovers, note that some kits include pillow‑ball top mounts, even then, they’re acting as damper mounts within the double‑wishbone architecture, not as a traditional MacPherson strut mount.

FAQs

Does the 2019 Toyota Mark X have strut mounts?
No. Technical sources for the GRX130 series show a double‑wishbone front and multi‑link rear, so there’s no MacPherson strut and no strut top bearing. The car uses shock absorber mounting insulators instead.

What should be replaced if there’s a front-end clunk on a 2019 Mark X?
Start with the front shock absorber top insulators, sway bar links/bushes, and the upper/lower control arm bushes and ball joints. These are the usual suspects and are the parts that take load in the Mark X design.

I see “strut mount” listed for Mark X online — is that the right part?
Often that label refers to the shock absorber upper mount/insulator. It fits, but it’s not a rotating strut bearing. Choose OE or reputable aftermarket mounts and replace dust boots and bump stops at the same time.