Parts for your 2002 Honda Odyssey-Strut mounts

2002 Honda Odyssey strut-mounts — are they actually used?

Short answer: no, a 2002 Honda Odyssey doesn’t use strut-mounts. Technical references including the Honda Odyssey Factory Service Manual for 1999–2004 (Helm Inc., Suspension section), the 2002 Honda Odyssey Features & Specifications from Honda, and the Haynes/Chilton repair guides all specify a four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension for this generation. That layout uses shock absorbers (dampers) with coil springs, not MacPherson struts, so there are no strut top bearings or “strut-mounts” fitted on this model.

Why that matters: in a MacPherson setup the strut is a structural member and turns with the steering, so it needs a strut-mount with an integrated bearing at the top. The 2002 Odyssey’s double-wishbone front and rear arms locate the hub via upper and lower ball joints, the damper doesn’t steer, so it’s mounted with rubber insulators and seats rather than a rotating strut-mount. If a catalogue lists “strut-mounts” for a 2002 Odyssey, it’s usually a mislabelling of the damper’s upper insulator/bush or a generic listing.

For owners chasing knocks, vibration, or vague handling on a 2002-honda-odyssey, the focus should be on the correct bits for its suspension design. When servicing or refreshing the suspension, a workshop will typically inspect and, as needed, replace:

• Front and rear shock absorbers (dampers), coil springs, and the upper/lower damper insulators and spring seats
• Front upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints
• Stabiliser (sway) bar links and bushes
• Rear trailing arm and lateral arm bushes

Good practice on this Odyssey: replace aged bump stops and dust boots with new dampers, torque arm and damper fasteners at normal ride height, and book a wheel alignment after any major suspension work. If there’s a clunk over speed humps or a hollow thud on rough roads, the top damper insulators or sway-bar links are common culprits. Sticking with quality OE-style parts will keep ride comfort tidy and tyre wear even across Aussie and Kiwi roads.

Popular questions about 2002-honda-odyssey strut-mounts

Does a 2002 Honda Odyssey have strut-mounts?
It doesn’t. This generation runs double-wishbone suspension front and rear, so there are no MacPherson struts and no strut top bearings. The dampers use rubber insulators and seats instead.

What should be replaced instead of strut-mounts on this model?
Look to the shock absorbers (dampers), upper and lower damper insulators, spring seats, bump stops, and dust boots. Also check control arm bushes, ball joints, and sway-bar links, as these are frequent wear items causing noise and looseness.

Why do some parts sites list strut-mounts for a 2002 Odyssey?
It’s usually a catalogue shortcut or a generic “one-size-fits-many” listing. For the 2002 model, the correct top components are damper insulators and seats, not strut-mounts with bearings. If unsure, match by VIN and use factory-style terminology from the service manual.