Parts for your 2007 Honda Elysion-Steering bushes

2007 Honda Elysion steering bushes: what they do and when to replace them

Steering bushes are indeed relevant to the 2007 Honda Elysion. The vehicle uses a subframe-mounted rack-and-pinion steering gear that’s isolated with rubber rack-mount bushes, and there’s also bush support in the column lower joint area. This layout is described across Honda workshop literature for the Elysion RR1–RR4 series and comparable Honda rack-and-pinion systems of the era (Honda Elysion RR1–RR4 Workshop Manual, Steering, Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue, Honda Odyssey RB1/RB2 Workshop Manual, Steering).

On a 2007 Elysion, steering bushes sit between the steering rack housing and the front subframe. Their job is to keep the rack located precisely while soaking up vibration and road harshness, so the steering feels tight without passing every bump back through the wheel. Over time, the rubber can harden, crack, or swell (especially if exposed to leaking power steering fluid), which can introduce play and noise.

Common signs the bushes are on the way out include:

• A dull clunk or knock over rough roads or when briefly rocking the steering at parking speeds
• Vaguer on-centre feel, tramlining, or a wander at highway speeds
• Uneven or accelerated front tyre wear when combined with other wear points

There’s no fixed replacement interval in Honda schedules, but in Aussie and Kiwi conditions it’s smart to inspect them every major service or around the 100,000–150,000 km mark. If the Elysion has had a fluid leak, check sooner. A torch inspection from beneath will usually reveal perished or oil-soaked rubber, or a rack that can be levered slightly in its mounts.

When replacing, go with quality OEM-equivalent rubber for factory comfort, or polyurethane if a firmer, more direct feel is the goal. A proper job means supporting the rack, swapping the bushes one side at a time, and torquing the mounts to spec with the subframe settled at normal ride height. It’s also wise to:

1. Book a wheel alignment straight after the work
2. Check inner and outer tie-rod ends, sway bar link/bushes, and lower control arm bushes while you’re there
3. If equipped with a steering angle sensor, have it calibrated during the alignment

Most workshops will allow 1.5–3.0 hours depending on access and corrosion. Drivers usually notice a tighter, quieter front end and more confident highway tracking after fresh bushes. For a family-hauler like the Elysion, that’s money well spent.

Technical references: Honda Elysion (RR1–RR4) Workshop Manual – Steering, Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for rack-mount bush components, Honda Odyssey RB1/RB2 Workshop Manual – Steering (platform and component commonality for rack mounting and isolation).

Popular questions

Do all 2007 Honda Elysion models have steering rack bushes?
Yes. All 2007 Elysion variants with rack-and-pinion steering use rack-mount bushes to locate and isolate the steering gear on the front subframe. Driveline differences (2WD/AWD) don’t delete the bushes, they only affect access in some cases.

How long do steering bushes usually last on an Elysion?
With gentle use they can go well past 150,000 km, but heat, fluid exposure, and rough roads can shorten that. If there’s any clunking, vagueness, or visible perishing, it’s time to replace rather than wait for further wear on related components.

Should I choose polyurethane or rubber replacement bushes?
Polyurethane gives a firmer, more direct feel and can last longer, but may add a touch more vibration. OEM-style rubber keeps the original comfort and NVH balance. For daily family use, rubber suits most owners, for a sharper feel, polyurethane is a fair upgrade.