Parts for your 2000 Honda Stream-Strut mounts

2000 Honda Stream strut mounts — what they do and when to replace

Yes, the 2000 Honda Stream (RN1–RN5) uses strut mounts at the front. Factory technical references list the front suspension as MacPherson strut, which by design uses a top mount and bearing: see the Honda Stream RN1/RN3 workshop manual front suspension section, Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue entries for “front shock absorber mounting,” and platform documentation shared with the seventh‑generation Civic. The rear of the Stream is not a strut layout, it uses a separate shock and spring arrangement, so there’s no rear strut mount with a steering bearing.

On the front of a 2000 Stream, the strut mount is the rubber‑insulated top assembly that bolts the strut to the body. It isolates vibration and road harshness, supports the vehicle at the strut tower, and (with its integrated bearing) lets the strut turn smoothly with the steering. Good mounts keep the steering feel crisp and cabin noise down, tired mounts add knocks, creaks, and vague handling.

Common signs it’s time to replace them include:

• Clunks over bumps, especially at low speed
• Creaks or graunching when turning the wheel
• Wandering or delayed steering response
• Uneven tyre wear or poor return‑to‑centre
• Visible perishing or cracking of the top rubber

When servicing the front suspension, replacing strut mounts in pairs is the smart move. Always fit new bearings/insulators with the mounts, and inspect the dust boots and bump stops while the struts are out. Because the coil spring is under serious preload, use a quality spring compressor and follow the factory torque specs and nut replacement guidance (Honda specifies new self‑locking hardware in several spots). Once fitted, book a wheel alignment to dial the geometry back in.

In Aussie and Kiwi conditions—coastal humidity, heat, and the odd corrugated road—rubber components cop a hiding. A quick check at every service and a closer inspection around 80,000–100,000 km keeps surprises at bay. If you’re chasing a quiet ride, nimble steering, and long tyre life, fresh front strut mounts are a small part that makes a big difference on a 2000 Honda Stream.

Note: The rear shocks use upper mounting bushes rather than a steering bearing style “strut mount”. If there’s rear knocking, those bushes are the likely culprits.

Do 2000 Honda Streams have rear strut mounts?

No. The rear suspension uses a separate spring and shock, so there’s no rear strut mount with a bearing. The rear shock still has upper and lower mounts with rubber bushes—these can wear and knock, but they’re different to the front strut top mounts.

What symptoms point to bad front strut mounts on a Stream?

Expect clunks over bumps, creaks while steering at parking speeds, and a looser, less precise steering feel. You might also notice uneven tyre wear or a slight height change at the turret if the rubber has collapsed. These symptoms often arrive gradually, so a road test and visual check under the bonnet help confirm it.

Do I need a wheel alignment after replacing front strut mounts?

Yes. Any time the front strut assembly is removed, alignment can shift. A proper four‑wheel alignment restores camber and toe, protects your tyres, and ensures the Stream tracks straight and true.