Toyota Repair: dog bone mount, rubber insulation, toyota avalon


Question
i have a 1999 toyota avalon and have just been informed that i will soon need 2 dog bone mounts.  i read your answer on the camry so i assume they are similar.  however, the dealership said about 2 hours labor plus the parts, toyota only otherwise they won't be warrantied.  1 part was 196 and the other 175 and 105 an hour for labor.  wasn't sure of the date of the camry so labor may be more.  just wanted to see if this info given to me was correct.  they said it didn't look too bad now but would need within the next 40-50k miles.  thanks.  ron

Answer
The dog bone mount is located at the upper front of the engine, it connects to the bracket on the inner fender, the rubber insulation usually cracks, the other mount is in the front near the radiator, if the dog bone is cracked it's a good indication that the other mount needs to be replaced as well.