Parts for your 2009 Honda Stream-Suspension bushes

2009 Honda Stream suspension bushes

Based on technical references including the Honda Stream (RN6–RN9, 2006–2014) Service Manual chassis section and the Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue, the 2009 Honda Stream is fitted with multiple suspension bushes. These include front lower control arm bushes, front stabiliser (sway bar) D-bushes and links, rear suspension arm/trailing arm bushes, and subframe/mount bushes. Major aftermarket catalogues for the RN6–RN9 platform also list replacement bush kits, further confirming their use on this model.

On the 2009 Honda Stream, suspension bushes are the unsung heroes that keep ride comfort tidy and handling predictable. They’re the rubber (or polyurethane) isolators pressed into arms, links, and mounts that absorb vibration, allow controlled movement, and hold alignment steady under braking, cornering, and over corrugations. When they’re healthy, the Stream feels planted and quiet. When they’re tired, it can shimmy, clunk, or wander.

Common bushes on this model include:

• Front lower control arm bushes (compliance/rear and front pivot)
• Front stabiliser bar D-bushes and link bushes
• Rear arm/trailing arm bushes and associated control arm bushes
• Front and rear subframe/mount bushes

Typical signs they’re due include clunks over speed bumps, steering shimmy, a pull or wander under braking, notchy turn-in, and uneven tyre wear. Visual checks often reveal cracked, split, or oil-soaked rubber, torn voids, or excessive play when a lever is used under the arm as outlined in the Honda workshop procedures.

For servicing in Australia or New Zealand, it’s smart to inspect bushes at each service or at least every 20,000 km, and at WOF/roadworthy time. There’s no hard change interval, many last 80,000–150,000 km depending on roads and loads. Stabiliser D-bushes and front lower arm bushes are the usual early movers.

Replacement tips the pros follow:

• Replace in axle pairs where practical to keep handling even.
• Torque all pivot bolts at normal ride height to avoid pre-loading the bush.
• Book a four-wheel alignment afterwards, fresh bushes can shift geometry.
• Consider OEM rubber for best comfort and NVH, or quality polyurethane for sharper response (expect a bit more road feel).
• Some bushes are serviced with the arm assembly, others are press-in and need correct orientation marks followed per the Service Manual.

If the Stream thumps over small bumps, chews the inner edges of tyres, or feels floaty on the motorway, fresh bushes can make it feel young again without changing springs or shocks.

How long do suspension bushes last on a 2009 Honda Stream?

There’s no fixed interval, but many owners see 80,000–150,000 km. City kerbs, gravel roads, and heavy loads shorten that. Regular inspections catch cracking or excess movement before tyres or other components suffer.

Do you need a wheel alignment after replacing bushes?

Yes. Any time control arm or trailing arm bushes are replaced, book a wheel alignment. New bushes can shift camber and toe, and setting them right keeps the Stream tracking straight and protects tyre life.

Rubber or polyurethane bushes for a family Stream?

OEM-style rubber is the easy choice for comfort and low noise. Quality polyurethane tightens steering feel and response, which some drivers love, but it can add a touch more vibration and road texture.