Parts for your 2014 Honda Stream-Suspension bushes

2014 Honda Stream suspension bushes

Suspension bushes are absolutely relevant to the 2014 Honda Stream. Honda’s workshop manual diagrams for the RN6–RN9 Stream (front and rear suspension sections) and Honda’s genuine parts catalogue show multiple factory-fitted bushes throughout the suspension: front lower arm/compliance bushes, rear trailing arm bushes, anti-roll bar (stabiliser) D-bushes and link bushes, plus various subframe/arm bushes. These components are there from new and are service items over the life of the vehicle.

On a 2014 Honda Stream, suspension bushes act like flexible mounts between arms, subframes and the body. They cushion vibration, control small movements and keep alignment angles stable as the car rides over bumps, brakes and corners. When healthy, they deliver that tidy Honda steering feel, protect other parts from shock loads, and help tyres wear evenly.

Because they’re rubber or elastomer, bushes harden, crack or tear with age, heat, and rough roads. Oil contamination from leaking shocks or engine fluid can also degrade them. Many owners first notice symptoms like:

• Clunks or knocks over sharp bumps, or a “loose” front end feel
• Vague steering, tramlining, or pulling under braking
• Uneven or rapid tyre wear, vibration at speed

As part of regular servicing in Australia and New Zealand, it’s smart to inspect bushes every 10,000–15,000 kilometres or annually. Look for perishing, cracks, separation from the sleeves, and excessive movement with a lever. Pay particular attention to the front lower arm (compliance) bushes and the rear trailing arm bushes, which commonly work hardest on city-and-coast roads.

Replacement can be done as individual bushes pressed in/out, or by fitting complete arms with bushes pre-installed. Press-fit work needs the right tooling, and all pivot bolts should be torqued at normal ride height to avoid preloading the rubber. A wheel alignment is recommended afterwards. OEM-style rubber keeps comfort and NVH closest to factory, quality polyurethane options can sharpen response but may add harshness—fine for spirited driving, less ideal if the Stream is a family hauler.

Service life varies with conditions, but many bushes are due somewhere between 80,000 and 150,000 kilometres. If more than one bush on an axle shows wear, replacing as pairs helps restore consistent geometry and braking stability. These practices are consistent with procedures outlined in Honda’s service manual suspension sections and the associated parts listings for the 2014 model year Stream.

• Common Stream bush locations: front lower arm/compliance, rear trailing arm, stabiliser bar D-bushes and end links, and various subframe/control arm bushes.
• Best practice: inspect at each service, replace worn bushes promptly, and align the vehicle after bush or arm replacement.

FAQs

How can someone tell if their 2014 Honda Stream needs new suspension bushes?
Watch for clunks over bumps, steering that feels vague or wanders, uneven tyre wear, or a shimmy under braking. A technician can confirm by checking for cracks, torn rubber, or excessive movement with a lever during a hoist inspection. Oil-soaked bushes are also candidates for replacement.

How long do the bushes last, and should they be replaced in pairs?
Expect roughly 80,000–150,000 kilometres depending on roads and driving. It’s wise to replace bushes on both sides of the same axle at once, or fit complete control arms left and right, to keep geometry and braking behaviour consistent.

Rubber or polyurethane bushes for a Stream?
OEM-style rubber keeps the factory ride and low NVH—great for daily commuting and family use. Quality polyurethane can tighten response and reduce deflection, suiting enthusiastic drivers, but can add harshness and a bit more cabin noise on coarse-chip Kiwi and Aussie roads.