Parts for your 2006 Honda Accord-Strut mounts

2006 Honda Accord strut mounts — purpose, care, and when to replace

Yes, the 2006 Honda Accord is fitted with front strut mounts. Honda’s factory Service Manual for the 2003–2007 Accord outlines a MacPherson front strut assembly with an upper mount and integral bearing at the strut tower, and the Honda electronic parts catalogue shows the mount, bearing and insulators as distinct service items. Major suspension catalogues from KYB and Monroe list direct-fit front strut mounts for 2003–2007 Accord models as well, which confirms real-world fitment and serviceability.

On this Accord, the strut mount sits at the top of the front strut where it bolts to the body under the bonnet. It cushions road harshness, keeps the coil and damper located, and houses a bearing that lets the strut smoothly rotate as the steering turns. When the mount’s rubber degrades or the bearing gets gritty, the car can feel crashy over bumps, noisier up front, and vague or notchy through the steering wheel.

Typical signs a mount is on the way out include:

• Clunks or thuds over speed humps or broken surfaces
• Steering that creaks, binds, or doesn’t return to centre nicely
• Squeaks from the top of the strut tower and light knock on lock
• Wandering or uneven tyre wear when paired with tired struts

For servicing, the mount and bearing aren’t really “maintained” so much as inspected and replaced when worn. A practical interval is to assess them any time front struts are replaced (often around 120,000–180,000 km, earlier if it sees rough roads). If the rubber shows cracking, separation, or the bearing feels gritty, replace the mounts as a pair, left and right.

Good workshop practice on a 2006 Accord includes:

1. Replace mounts with quality components when fitting new struts, consider complete loaded strut assemblies if available.
2. Renew related bits — upper insulators, dust boots and bump stops — while it’s apart.
3. Torque all fasteners with the vehicle at ride height to avoid preloading the rubber.
4. Get a wheel alignment afterwards to protect tyres and restore crisp steering.

Left too long, failed mounts can hammer the towers, upset alignment and shorten tyre life. Fresh mounts keep the Accord riding quietly and steering cleanly, which is exactly what owners expect from a Honda.

Popular questions about 2006 Honda Accord strut mounts

How long do the front strut mounts usually last?
On most Aussie and Kiwi roads they commonly make it to 120,000–180,000 km, but life varies with potholes, speed humps, and load. If the car’s original, it’s sensible to inspect them when doing front struts or when any front-end noise shows up.

Do I need a wheel alignment after replacing strut mounts?
Yes. Disturbing the strut-to-knuckle interface can nudge camber and toe, and fresh mounts can slightly change ride height. A post-job alignment protects tyres and brings the Accord’s steering feel back to its best.

Can worn strut mounts cause steering noises?
They can. The bearing in the mount can dry out and make creaks or groans on low-speed turns, and the rubber can knock over sharp bumps. If noises coincide with vague steering or uneven tyre wear, inspect mounts and struts together.