Parts for your 2014 Honda Stream-Steering bushes

2014 Honda Stream steering bushes: what they do and when to replace them

Yes, steering bushes are relevant on the 2014 Honda Stream. Honda’s service literature for the RN6–RN9 platform (Steering/EPS section) and the Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue diagrams for the steering gearbox show rubber isolator bushes where the electric rack-and-pinion assembly mounts to the subframe. They’re sometimes listed as steering rack mount bushes or gearbox mounting rubbers. Unlike older recirculating-ball setups, there’s no separate idler-arm bush on the Stream, the key bushes are the rack mounts and column support bushes.

On a 2014 Honda Stream, the steering bushes have a simple job with big consequences: they keep the electric power steering rack located accurately while soaking up vibration and road harshness. With fresh bushes, the wheel feels settled on-centre, the car tracks straight, and there’s less knock and shimmy over sharp bumps. As the rubber ages, it can crack, squash, or go soft, letting the rack shift on the subframe. That’s when drivers start chasing vague steering, clunks, or a slight steering wheel shudder over corrugations.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the steering bushes every 40,000–60,000 kilometres or if any steering noise crops up. A torch under the bonnet and a pry bar on the rack housing will quickly show if there’s movement. Look for perished rubber, gaps around the rack brackets, or metal-on-metal witness marks. Common symptoms include:

• Knock/clunk over speed humps or driveway entries
• Wandering or vague on-centre feel at motorway speeds
• Visible rack shift when someone rocks the steering wheel lock-to-lock with the engine off

Replacement approach depends on parts availability. In Honda service documentation, the rack bushes are typically serviced with the steering gear assembly, many dealers will quote a complete rack if the bushes are degraded. Quality aftermarket bush kits (including polyurethane) may be available locally, if fitted, choose reputable brands to avoid extra NVH. Either way, support the subframe correctly, mark positions before loosening, and torque all fasteners to Honda spec. After any rack or subframe movement, book a wheel alignment and, if the rack was unplugged or removed, have the EPS zero/neutral position learned with a scan tool.

For Kiwi and Aussie conditions—heat, UV, and the odd corrugated back road—keeping an eye on those bushes pays off. They’re small parts that make a noticeable difference to steering feel and tyre life.

Popular questions about 2014 Honda Stream steering bushes

Do all 2014 Honda Streams have steering bushes?
They do. The RN6–RN9 Stream uses an electric rack-and-pinion setup with rubber rack-mount bushes and column support bushings. There’s no separate idler-arm bush because the car doesn’t use a recirculating-ball or idler-arm layout.

How long do the steering bushes last?
There’s no hard expiry, but many last well over 100,000 km. Heat, age, and rough roads speed up wear. If you’re hearing knocks or the steering feels a bit floaty on-centre, it’s time to inspect them rather than waiting for a set kilometre figure.

Can the bushes be replaced without changing the whole rack?
Often, yes, with quality aftermarket bush kits. Honda’s service path may be to replace the rack as an assembly if the OEM bushes are not supplied separately. A specialist can advise based on your VIN and local parts availability. After any bush or rack work, get a proper alignment and have the EPS neutral position checked.