Parts for your 2004 Honda Elysion-Strut mounts

2004 Honda Elysion strut mounts – are they used?

Short answer: strut mounts aren’t used on the 2004 Honda Elysion. Honda’s own technical literature lists the Elysion (RR1–RR5, launched 2004) with double‑wishbone suspension front and rear, not MacPherson struts. Because there’s no MacPherson strut up front, there’s no load‑bearing, steering strut top mount with an integrated bearing to replace.

Why that matters: on a MacPherson setup, the strut mount supports vehicle weight, isolates vibration, and contains a bearing so the strut turns with the steering. The Elysion’s double‑wishbone geometry carries body and cornering loads through upper and lower control arms and ball joints. The shock absorber is simply a damper with a rubberised upper insulator/bush, not a steering pivot. So if someone is chasing “strut mount” parts for this vehicle, they actually want shock absorber upper insulators/bushes, top hats and washers, or control arm bushes and ball joints.

If the Elysion’s front end is knocking, tramlining, or feeling harsh over bumps, common culprits are:

• Front shock absorber upper insulator/bush and washer stack (“top hat”)
• Upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints
• Stabiliser (sway bar) link rods and D‑bushes
• Rear damper upper bushings and bump stops
• Engine cradle/subframe alignment and fastener torque

Good servicing practice for the Elysion is to inspect those items anytime dampers are replaced, every 40–60,000 km, or when NVH changes. Refit and torque suspension hardware at normal ride height to avoid pre‑loading the bushes, and book a wheel alignment after any arm or bushing work. If the vehicle has lived on rough roads, pay extra attention to sway bar links and lower arm rear bushes. When ordering parts, ask for “front shock upper mount/insulator kit” or “damper top bush” rather than “strut mount” to get the right gear.

Technical sources referenced:

• Honda Elysion (RR1–RR5) Service Manual – Chassis/Suspension section: double‑wishbone front and rear
• Honda 2004 Elysion press information and JDM brochure – highlights four‑wheel double‑wishbone suspension
• Honda global chassis technical overviews describing functions of double‑wishbone vs MacPherson layouts

Popular questions about 2004 Honda Elysion strut mounts

Does a 2004 Honda Elysion have strut mounts?
The Elysion doesn’t use MacPherson struts, so it doesn’t have conventional strut mounts with a steering bearing. It runs double‑wishbone front and rear, with the damper mounted separately using rubber insulators.

What should be replaced instead of strut mounts on an Elysion?
When chasing front‑end noises or during damper replacement, look at the front shock upper insulator/bush and washers, sway bar links and D‑bushes, plus upper/lower control arm bushes and ball joints. At the rear, check the damper upper bush and bump stop.

How often should those bushes and mounts be checked?
Inspect every 40–60,000 kilometres, or sooner if there are clunks over speed humps, wandering at motorway speeds, or uneven tyre wear. Always torque at ride height and get an alignment after any arm or bush work.