Parts for your 2014 Honda Accord-Steering bushes

2014 Honda Accord steering bushes

Based on Honda’s factory information, steering bushes are indeed used on the 2014 Honda Accord. The 2013–2015 Accord Service Manual (Steering: Electric Power Steering, Rack and Pinion Removal/Installation) shows the rack-and-pinion mounted to the front subframe with rubber insulators/bushes. Honda’s electronic parts catalogue for this model also lists steering gear mounting cushions/bushes, confirming they’re a serviceable component.

On this Accord, the steering bushes sit between the electric power steering rack and the subframe. Their job is to isolate vibration, keep the rack precisely located, and help the steering feel tight and predictable. When these bushes age, harden or split, the rack can shift slightly under load, and that’s when drivers may notice knocks over bumps, a vague on-centre feel, or the car tram-tracking on rough roads. Because the Accord uses EPS, there’s no pitman arm or idler arm to worry about, so rack-mount bushes are one of the key wear items in the steering support hardware.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to visually check the steering bushes every 20,000–30,000 km or at each major service. Look for cracks, compression set, or oil swelling (if there’s been a fluid leak nearby). Any visible movement of the rack when a helper rocks the steering wheel left-right with the engine off is a giveaway that the bushes are past it.

• Common signs they’re worn:
  • Clunk or thud through the floor on turn-in or over potholes
  • Steering wander or delayed response off centre
  • Uneven or accelerated tyre wear despite correct pressures
• Service tips:
  • Confirm the noise isn’t from sway bar bushes or lower control arm bushes
  • Replacement usually requires supporting the subframe and lowering the rack enough to swap the bushes
  • After refitting, get a wheel alignment, as the rack or tie-rods may have been disturbed

Quality OEM-equivalent rubber bushes will keep NVH civil and steering feel factory-crisp. If the Accord is driven hard or loaded up often, performance polyurethane options can sharpen response, though they may add a touch more road feel. Either way, fresh steering bushes restore confidence and keep the 2014 Accord tracking straight and true.

Do all 2014 Accords have replaceable steering rack bushes?

Yes, the 2014 Accord’s rack is mounted with rubber insulators/bushes that can be serviced. Access can be tight, and the subframe often needs to be supported so the rack can be lowered. A workshop familiar with Honda EPS setups will make quick work of it and finish with an alignment.

What’s the best interval to replace steering bushes on a 2014 Accord?

There’s no fixed kilometre interval. In local conditions, inspection at major services is the go, and replacement is recommended when cracks, hardening, or rack movement are found, or when steering feel and NVH symptoms show up.

Will worn steering bushes damage other components?

Left too long, excessive rack movement can contribute to abnormal tyre wear and place extra stress on inner and outer tie-rod ends. Sorting the bushes early protects tyres and keeps alignment stable.