Parts for your 2007 Honda Accord-Steering bushes

2007 Honda Accord steering bushes

Yes — steering bushes are used on the 2007 Honda Accord (CM/CL). Technical references including the Honda Accord 2003–2007 Service Manual (Helm), the Honda genuine parts catalogue (Steering Gear Box diagram), and well-known aftermarket manuals all show the rack-and-pinion assembly mounted to the front subframe with rubber mounting bushes and brackets. These bushes isolate vibration and locate the steering gear accurately, so they’re absolutely relevant on this model.

On a 2007 Accord, the steering bushes sit between the steering rack housing and the subframe. Their job is to cushion road harshness, keep the rack centred under load, and prevent metal-to-metal contact. When they age, the rubber can harden, crack or swell (especially if exposed to leaking power steering fluid), which leads to clunks over bumps, a vague on-centre feel, and sometimes visible rack movement when someone turns the wheel with the car parked.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the bushes every 20,000–30,000 km or whenever there’s a steering knock or drift. Look for perishing, tears, or oil contamination. A quick pry-bar test on a hoist can reveal excess movement. If there’s a power steering leak, fix it pronto — Honda PSF on the rubber will speed up deterioration.

Replacement can be done with the rack in the car on many Accords, but access varies. Expect to support the rack, remove the mounting brackets, swap the bushes, then torque the fasteners to the factory spec. If tie rods aren’t disturbed, alignment usually holds, but it’s still wise to check toe afterwards. Use quality OE-style rubber for factory comfort, or go polyurethane if a firmer, more direct feel is desired (with a slight uptick in road feel). After any steering work, centre the wheel, clear any steering angle sensor fault if present, and bleed the system with the correct Honda Power Steering Fluid.

There’s no fixed replacement interval — in Aussie and Kiwi conditions, well-cared-for bushes can last well past 150,000 km, but frequent corrugations, heat, and fluid leaks can shorten that. If the Accord’s steering has started feeling loose or is making a thunk on turn-in, fresh bushes often restore that tight, confident feel without the cost of a full rack.

• Common signs they’re due: clunks over speed humps, vague steering, wandering at highway speeds, or visible rack shift on steering input.
• Service tip: address any PS fluid dampness early to prolong bush life.

Popular question: How long do steering rack bushes last on a 2007 Accord?

With no leaks and mostly sealed-road driving, they often go 120,000–200,000 km. Lots of potholes, corrugations, or fluid contamination can bring that forward. If the steering feels sloppy or knocks, inspect sooner rather than later.

Popular question: Do I need a wheel alignment after replacing the bushes?

If the tie rods stay untouched, alignment is usually unchanged. That said, any time the rack is loosened it’s smart to check toe — it’s cheap insurance against uneven tyre wear.

Popular question: Can I upgrade to polyurethane bushes?

Yes. Poly bushes sharpen steering response and resist swelling from fluids, but they can transmit a touch more road feel. For a comfy commuter, OE-style rubber is great, for a crisper drive, polyurethane is a fair choice.