Parts for your 2016 Honda Cr-v-Steering bushes

2016 Honda CR‑V steering bushes — are they a thing?

Short answer: not on this model. Technical references including the Honda Service Manual for the 2015–2016 CR‑V (Steering—EPS section) and Honda’s Electronic Parts Catalogue show the electric power steering (EPS) rack on the 2016 CR‑V is rigidly bolted to the front subframe without separate, serviceable steering rack mounting bushes. The steering gear is supplied and serviced as a complete assembly, and there’s no listing for standalone “steering bushes”. Aftermarket catalogues (e.g., Nolathane and SuperPro) likewise don’t list a steering rack bush kit for the 2012–2016 CR‑V generation, further confirming it isn’t a service item.

Why it’s not used: with EPS, the motor and controller are integrated into the rack housing. Honda mounts this unit solidly to the subframe for precision and to avoid compliance that would upset steering feel and lane‑keeping assists. Noise and vibration are controlled elsewhere in the chassis (subframe mounts, control arm bushes, and stabiliser bar bushes), rather than with rubber cushions around the steering rack.

So, while “steering bushes” aren’t a thing for this CR‑V, there are still a few bushings and joints in the front end that affect steering feel and tyre wear and are worth checking during servicing.

• Outer tie rod ends and inner tie rod ball sockets: common sources of free play or knocks over bumps.
• Front lower control arm bushes (especially the large rear “compliance” bush): can cause shimmy under braking and vague turn‑in as they soften or tear.
• Stabiliser (sway) bar D‑bushes and links: creaks/clunks at low speed and body roll noises.
• Steering column joints: inspect for corrosion or stiffness if there’s a notchy feel.

Recommended servicing approach for Aussie and Kiwi conditions: inspect steering and suspension at each service or at least every 20,000 km, sooner if driving on rough roads. Look for split boots, perished rubber, looseness, or uneven tyre wear. If the EPS rack itself develops play, noise, or assist faults, Honda’s procedure is to repair/replace the rack assembly rather than press in bushes.

Popular questions about 2016 Honda CR‑V steering bushes

Does the 2016 CR‑V have steering rack bushes I can replace?
It doesn’t. The EPS rack is bolted directly to the subframe and Honda doesn’t supply separate rack mounting bushes. If there’s clunking or play, technicians typically diagnose tie rods, control arm bushes, sway bar bushes, or the rack assembly itself.

What should be checked if the steering feels loose or clunky?
Start with outer tie rod ends, inner tie rods, and the large rear lower control arm bushes. Also check sway bar D‑bushes and links. If all those are good, inspect the intermediate steering shaft joints and then evaluate the EPS rack for internal wear or calibration issues.

How often should the steering and related bushes be inspected?
Every service is ideal, or at least every 20,000 km. With plenty of corrugated and chipseal roads across Australia and New Zealand, a shorter inspection interval helps catch wear early and saves tyres.