Parts for your 2002 Honda Odyssey-Suspension bushes

2002 Honda Odyssey Suspension Bushes — What They Do and When to Replace

Based on the Honda Odyssey 2002 Factory Service Manual (Helm Inc., Suspension section), the Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue (2002 Odyssey/RL1), and common aftermarket catalogues used in Australia and New Zealand (e.g., Moog, SuperPro, Whiteline listings for 1999–2004 Odyssey), the 2002 Honda Odyssey is fitted with multiple suspension bushes front and rear. These rubber isolators are essential to the vehicle’s handling, ride comfort, and noise control, so they’re absolutely relevant to servicing this model.

On this Odyssey, bushes sit where suspension arms and bars mount to the chassis. Their day job is to cushion vibration, allow controlled arm movement, and keep alignment stable under braking and cornering. Over time, heat, age, and rough roads harden or crack the rubber, which can lead to clunks over bumps, steering wander, brake shudder, and uneven tyre wear.

Common bushes on this model include:

• Front lower control arm bushes (the large “compliance” bush and the forward bush)
• Front stabiliser (sway) bar D-bushes and link bushes
• Rear trailing arm front bushing (a known wear item on many Hondas)
• Rear lateral/control arm bushes and rear stabiliser bar bushes

For owners in Australia and New Zealand, it’s smart to have the bushes inspected at regular services or at least every 10,000–15,000 km, especially if the vehicle tows or sees coarse-chip country roads. Typical replacement timing is often 150,000–250,000 km, but noisy or perished bushes can show up sooner.

Replacement tips:

• Front lower control arm bushes often come pre-installed in complete arms, which can be simpler than pressing in new bushes.
• The rear trailing arm bush needs the correct service tool to press in/out without damaging nearby components