Parts for your 2009 Honda Elysion-Strut mounts

2009 Honda Elysion strut-mounts — what’s actually fitted

Based on technical documentation, the 2009 Honda Elysion does not use MacPherson struts and therefore does not have strut-mounts. The Honda Elysion (chassis RR1–RR6) workshop manual’s Suspension section describes a double-wishbone front suspension and a reactive-link/double-wishbone rear. The Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue for RR1–RR6 lists front shock absorber components with upper insulators and collars, but no strut-top bearing or combined “strut mount” assembly. Period Honda Elysion brochures for MY2009 also specify double-wishbone front and rear. Taken together, these sources confirm that a conventional “strut mount” is not used on this vehicle.

Why no strut-mounts? In a MacPherson layout, the strut is a structural member that locates the wheel and turns with steering, so it needs a strut mount with an integrated bearing at the body top. The Elysion’s double-wishbone front end locates the wheel with upper and lower control arms and ball joints, the damper and spring don’t act as a steering pivot. As a result, the top of the shock only needs rubber insulators/bushes and a seat, not a rotating strut-bearing mount.

What should owners and workshops focus on instead? For the Elysion, attention during servicing should go to:

• Front upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints (noise, play, uneven tyre wear)
• Front and rear shock absorber upper insulators/bushes and spring seats (clunks over bumps)
• Stabiliser (sway bar) links and bushes (rattles on rough roads)
• Rear suspension arm bushes in the reactive-link/double-wishbone assembly

Practical tips that suit Aussie and Kiwi conditions: if shock insulators are perished or split, replace them as a set with the damper and spring seat hardware to avoid repeat labour. Torque suspension arm bolts at normal ride height to prevent bush wind-up and premature wear. If only shocks and their top insulators are changed, a wheel alignment isn’t usually disturbed on a double-wishbone Elysion, however, alignment is essential after any control arm or ball joint work. Many Elysions are grey imports in AU/NZ, so confirm parts by VIN/chassis code (RR1–RR6) to ensure the correct insulators and bushes are on order.

Technical sources referenced: Honda Elysion (RR1–RR6) Workshop/Service Manual — Suspension, Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue (RR1–RR6) — front shock absorber and mounting components, Honda Elysion 2008–2010 JDM brochures — specifications page listing double-wishbone suspension.

FAQs

Does a 2009 Honda Elysion have strut-mounts?
No. It uses double-wishbone suspension front and rear, so there’s no MacPherson strut or strut-top bearing/mount. Instead, the shocks use rubber insulators and seats at the top and bottom.

What should be replaced if there’s a clunk over bumps?
Common culprits are the shock absorber upper insulators/bushes, stabiliser links, or worn control arm bushes/ball joints. If the rubber at the top of the shock is cracked or compressed, replace the insulator kit along with the damper.

Can aftermarket strut-mount kits be fitted to an Elysion?
No. Strut-mount kits are for MacPherson setups. On the Elysion, use the correct shock insulators, seats, and hardware designed for its double-wishbone arrangement.