Parts for your 2009 Honda Cr-v-Steering bushes

2009 Honda CR‑V steering bushes – what’s actually fitted

Based on Honda’s 2007–2011 CR‑V workshop manual (Steering section), Honda electronic parts catalogues for the RE‑series CR‑V, and major aftermarket catalogue checks (Whiteline and SuperPro applications), a traditional “steering bush” is not a separate or serviceable part on a 2009 Honda CR‑V. This model runs an electric power‑assisted rack‑and‑pinion assembly that is bolted to the front subframe without replaceable rack mount bushes, Honda supplies the steering gear as a complete unit with no individual rack bush part numbers listed. Where listings mention “steering bushes” for this vehicle, they typically refer to suspension bushes (stabiliser bar D‑bushes or control arm bushes), not the steering gear itself.

Why no steering bushes? The CR‑V’s electric rack design uses rigid mounting points and internal support that don’t rely on external rubber bushes the way some older hydraulic racks did. The steering column uses bearings and an intermediate shaft with universal joints rather than plastic or rubber bushes. As a result, there isn’t a routine “steering bush” to replace during servicing on this model.

Chasing play, knocks, or a vague feel at the wheel on a 2009 CR‑V? The smart money is on adjacent wear items rather than a non‑existent steering bush. Common culprits include inner and outer tie‑rod ends, stabiliser (sway) bar D‑bushes and links, and lower control arm rear (hydraulic) bushes. The intermediate shaft U‑joints can also develop notchiness that feels like a steering issue. And because this CR‑V uses electric power steering, there’s no power‑steering fluid service to worry about.

• Inspect inner/outer tie‑rod ends for play, renew in pairs if needed and perform a wheel alignment.
• Check stabiliser bar D‑bushes and links for clunks over small bumps, they’re inexpensive and commonly worn.
• Assess front lower control arm bushes for cracking or fluid leakage (hydro bush), excessive movement will mimic steering wander.
• Feel for stiffness or clicking in the intermediate shaft U‑joints, replace the shaft if binding is found.
• Confirm steering rack mounting bolts and front subframe fasteners are torqued to spec per the Honda manual.

For routine servicing in Australia and New Zealand conditions, a quick steering and front‑end check every 10,000–15,000 km helps catch wear early. If the rack itself develops internal play or mounting looseness, Honda’s documented remedy is rack replacement rather than fitting aftermarket bushes.

Popular questions about 2009 Honda CR‑V steering bushes

Does a 2009 Honda CR‑V have steering rack bushes that can be replaced?
Not as a separate service item. Technical references (Honda workshop manual and OEM parts catalogues) don’t list replaceable rack‑mount bushes for the RE‑series CR‑V. The steering gear is supplied as an assembly, and issues with mounting or internal wear are addressed by replacing the rack.

What symptoms feel like worn steering bushes on this CR‑V?
Clunks over sharp bumps, vague on‑centre feel, or a light knock through the wheel often point to sway bar D‑bushes/links or inner tie rods rather than a steering bush. Mechanics also find lower control arm rear bushes and the steering intermediate shaft U‑joints can create similar symptoms.

Can aftermarket steering rack bush kits be fitted to the 2009 CR‑V?
There isn’t broad aftermarket support for rack bush kits on this model, and major bush brands don’t catalogue one for the RE‑series. Because the rack uses integral mounts, attempting to retrofit bushes isn’t standard practice. If movement at the rack is confirmed, replacement of the rack assembly is the usual fix.