Parts for your 2002 Honda Accord-Strut mounts

Are strut-mounts used on the 2002 Honda Accord?

Short answer: strut-mounts aren’t relevant to the 2002 Honda Accord. That model (the CG/CF/CH series, final year of the sixth generation) uses double-wishbone suspension front and rear, not MacPherson struts. In a strut layout, the strut unit is a structural member and bolts to a strut-mount with an integrated bearing, the Accord’s design separates the spring and damper from the steering pivot, so there’s no strut-mount to replace.

This is confirmed by technical references including the Honda Accord 1998–2002 Factory Service Manual (Helm Inc.), Honda New Car Features documentation for the era, and mainstream workshop guides such as the Haynes Repair Manual for 1998–2002 Accords. These sources detail upper and lower control arms with a shock absorber and coil spring assembly, but no MacPherson strut or strut bearing plate.

What the 2002 Accord does have are shock absorber upper mounts/bushings and rubber isolators that locate the damper and spring within the double-wishbone geometry. If there’s a clunk over bumps or a thud on rebound, it’s more likely worn shock mounts or control arm bushings/ball joints, not failed strut-mounts.

For owners planning maintenance, it’s smart to shift focus to the parts that actually wear on this platform:

• Front and rear shock absorber upper mounts/bushings and rubber spring isolators
• Front upper/lower control arm bushings and ball joints
• Rear compliance (trailing arm) bushings and link bushings

Good practice on a 2002 Accord is to inspect these items every 12 months or 20,000 km, sooner if the car sees rough roads. Look for cracked rubber, oil seepage from shocks, uneven tyre wear, steering shimmy, or knocking noises. When replacing shocks or bushings, use quality parts, torque everything at ride height to avoid preloading bushings, and have a wheel alignment checked after any work that disturbs control arms or toe links. That’ll keep the handling tidy and the tyres wearing evenly.

Bottom line: if someone’s trying to sell “strut-mounts” for a 2002 Accord, they’re mixing it up with later generations that moved to a strut front end. This model simply doesn’t use them.

Popular questions about 2002 Honda Accord strut-mounts

Does a 2002 Honda Accord have strut-mounts?
No. The 2002 Accord runs double-wishbone suspension at both ends, so there are no MacPherson struts and no strut-mounts with bearings. It uses shock absorber mounts and bushings instead.

What should be replaced instead of strut-mounts on a 2002 Accord?
Focus on the shock absorber upper mounts/bushings, front control arm bushings and ball joints, rear compliance bushings, and sway bar links/bushings. These are the common wear points that cause noise, vibration, or vague steering.

Do I need an alignment after suspension work on this model?
If you replace shocks only and don’t disturb control arm bolts, alignment may be close. But any work involving control arms, ball joints, or toe links should be followed by a professional wheel alignment to keep it tracking straight and minimise tyre wear.