Parts for your 2000 Honda Accord-Strut mounts

2000 Honda Accord strut mounts: are they used, and what should be serviced instead?

For the 2000 Honda Accord (CG/CF/CL series), strut mounts are not used. Technical literature for this model confirms it runs double‑wishbone suspension front and rear rather than a MacPherson strut setup. Because the front suspension doesn’t use a strut as a structural member for wheel location or steering rotation, there’s no strut‑top bearing plate (commonly called a strut mount) to service or replace.

In a double‑wishbone layout, the steering pivot happens through the upper and lower ball joints on the control arms. The shock absorber and coil spring are separate components that mount to the body with rubber insulators or bushings, not a steering bearing. So while there is a “top mount” for the damper, it’s a simple rubberised insulator rather than a strut mount assembly.

Owners chasing knocks, creaks or vague handling similar to “bad strut‑mount” symptoms should focus inspections on the parts this Accord actually relies on:

• Upper and lower control arm ball joints and bushings
• Front and rear shock absorber upper insulators/bushings and bump stops
• Sway bar links and bushes
• Top hats and spring isolators on the damper assemblies
• Tie‑rod ends and rack ends (if there’s play felt at the steering wheel)

Tell‑tale signs worth addressing include clunks over sharp bumps, a dull thud on full suspension extension, uneven tyre wear, or wandering at motorway speeds. If shock top insulators are perished, expect a hollow knock on rough roads, if ball joints are worn, there may be play on wheel shake and a chirp or groan when turning at low speed. After any suspension work, a four‑wheel alignment is wise to keep tyre wear in check and steering centred.

Technical sources consulted:

• Honda Accord 1998–2002 Factory Service Manual (Helm Inc.), Suspension section: Double‑Wishbone Front and Rear
• Haynes Repair Manual: Honda Accord 1998–2002, Suspension and Steering chapters
• Honda new‑model technical introductions for the 6th‑generation Accord outlining double‑wishbone architecture
• Major damper manufacturers’ catalogues indicating shock top insulators rather than strut mounts for this chassis

FAQs

Does a 2000 Honda Accord have strut mounts?
No. It uses double‑wishbone suspension, so there’s no MacPherson‑style strut or strut‑top bearing. The damper mounts with rubber insulators instead.

What should be replaced instead of strut mounts on this model?
Look to the shock absorber upper insulators, control arm ball joints and bushes, sway bar links/bushes, and spring isolators. These are the usual culprits for clunks, vibration, and uneven tyre wear.

Can coilovers add “strut mounts” to this Accord?
Aftermarket coilovers typically use a top hat or camber plate but still don’t convert the car to a MacPherson strut. Steering loads remain on the ball joints, so there’s no strut‑top steering bearing to service.