Parts for your 2005 Honda Accord-Strut mounts

2005 Honda Accord strut mounts: what they do and when to replace them

Strut-mounts are relevant to the 2005 Honda Accord. Technical references, including the Honda factory service manual for the 2003–2007 Accord (Front and Rear Suspension sections), confirm the Accord uses a double-wishbone layout up front and a multi-link rear. That means the front doesn’t use a MacPherson “strut bearing” that turns with the steering, instead, it uses an upper damper (shock) mount/insulator. Aftermarket catalogues from KYB and Monroe also list front and rear upper mounts for this model and note the front mount is a rubber insulator without a steering bearing. In short: yes, the Accord has upper mounts, but the front ones aren’t the bearing-style strut tops found on MacPherson setups.

On this Accord, the job of the strut-mounts (more accurately, upper damper mounts) is to isolate noise, vibration and harshness, keep the spring and damper located correctly, and stop shock loads from hammering the body. They’re essentially the top hat and rubber insulator assembly at the top of the shock-and-spring unit. Even though the front mounts don’t rotate for steering, they still cop plenty of punishment from Aussie and Kiwi roads and can harden, crack or delaminate over time.

As part of routine servicing of your 2005-honda-accord strut-mounts, it’s smart to inspect the mounts whenever springs or shocks are out, or around the 150,000–200,000 km mark. Many techs replace mounts at the same time as new dampers to avoid doing the job twice. Look for perished rubber, torn insulators, collapsed mount height, or tell-tale clunks over sharp bumps. Up front, failed mounts often present as thuds and increased vibration rather than steering bind, at the rear, you might hear knocking from the parcel-shelf area.

When replacing, match the mount to the body style and engine (there are variations between sedan/coupe and 4-cyl/V6). Use quality mounts that include new isolators and hardware. Always support the spring safely with proper compressors, torque the top nut and mount fasteners to spec, and refit any dust boots and spring seats in their original orientation. After any suspension work, a wheel alignment is good practice to keep tyre wear even and steering feel tidy.

• Common symptoms:
  • Clunks over potholes or speed humps
  • Increased cabin vibration or “booming”
  • Visible cracking or separation of the rubber insulator
• Good habits:
  • Replace mounts with the shocks for best value
  • Use OE-equivalent parts and fresh hardware
  • Check spring orientation and isolators during reassembly

Popular questions about 2005 Honda Accord strut-mounts

Do the front strut-mounts on a 2005 Accord have a bearing?

No. The 2005 Accord uses a double-wishbone front end, so the steering pivot happens at the knuckle and control arms. The front “strut-mount” is really an upper damper insulator without a steering bearing. It still matters for NVH control and can wear out, but it won’t cause steering bind when it fails.

Should the mounts be replaced with the shocks?

Often, yes. If the shocks are due, the mounts are typically the same age and may be hardened or starting to separate. Replacing both together saves labour, restores ride quality, and reduces the chance of chasing knocks later. It’s a sensible move around 150,000–200,000 km or if any noise is present.

What noises point to worn mounts on this model?

Listen for dull thuds over sharp bumps, a “clack” from the top of the wheel arch area, or increased vibration in the cabin. Rear mounts can sound like a knock from under the parcel shelf. If you can replicate the noise by bouncing a corner at rest, inspect the mount rubber for splits or collapse.