Parts for your 2006 Honda Elysion-Strut mounts

2006 Honda Elysion – Are strut mounts used?

For the 2006 Honda Elysion, “strut mounts” aren’t a relevant part. Technical references including the Honda Elysion (RR1–RR4) service manual and Honda EPC/parts catalogue specify a four-wheel double-wishbone suspension layout, not a MacPherson strut setup. In a MacPherson arrangement, a strut mount with an integrated bearing supports the vehicle’s weight and lets the strut rotate as the wheels steer. The Elysion’s double-wishbone geometry handles steering and load through the upper and lower control arms and their ball joints, so there’s no strut-top bearing mount to replace.

What the Elysion does have are damper (shock absorber) upper mounts/insulators and related hardware that locate the spring and damper within the body and subframe. These mounts don’t rotate with steering and aren’t considered “strut mounts” in the MacPherson sense.

If someone’s hunting for “strut mounts” for a 2006 Elysion, the equivalent service items they actually want are more likely to be:

• Front and rear damper upper insulators/mount rubbers and top plates
• Spring seats/isolators, bump stops, and dust boots
• Control arm bushes and ball joints (which carry steering and suspension loads)

Best practice during suspension servicing is to check those rubber insulators for perishing, cracking, and play, and replace them in axle pairs if noise (clunks/knocks), vibration, or poor ride quality shows up. Because removal of dampers or control arms can alter alignment, a wheel alignment is sensible after the work. Always torque fasteners to the Honda specs listed in the factory manual, and use quality components to keep ride comfort and handling on song over Kiwi and Aussie roads.

This conclusion is based on Honda’s own technical literature for the Elysion platform (RR1–RR4) that details the double-wishbone front and rear suspension and corresponding damper mounting hardware, with no MacPherson-type strut mount/bearing assembly fitted.

Popular questions about 2006 Honda Elysion strut mounts

Does the 2006 Elysion have strut mounts?
No. It runs double-wishbone suspension front and rear, so it doesn’t use MacPherson strut mounts with a steering bearing. Instead, it uses damper upper insulators and related hardware that don’t rotate with the steering.

What should be checked instead of strut mounts on an Elysion?
Check the damper upper insulators, spring seats, bump stops, and dust boots, plus control arm bushes and ball joints. These are the bits that typically wear and cause knocks, vibration, or imprecise handling on this chassis.

Will replacing “strut mounts” fix a front-end clunk on an Elysion?
Because it doesn’t have strut mounts, the fix is usually fresh damper insulators, spring isolators, or worn control arm bushes/ball joints. Inspect and replace as needed, then get an alignment.