Parts for your 2017 Honda Accord-Strut mounts

2017 Honda Accord strut-mounts — what they do and when to replace them

Strut-mounts are fitted to the 2017 Honda Accord. Technical documentation confirms the front suspension is a MacPherson strut design that uses a top strut mount with an integrated bearing for steering. See the Honda Accord (2013–2017) Service Manual, Front Suspension – MacPherson Strut section, and the Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue for 2017 Accord, which lists the front shock absorber mounting and bearing components. Major aftermarket fitment catalogues also supply front strut-mount kits for this model, aligning with the OEM design.

On the 2017 Accord, the strut-mount sits at the top of the front strut assembly where it bolts to the body. It carries the vehicle’s weight at that corner, isolates road vibration with a rubber insulator, and allows smooth steering via a thrust bearing. While the rear is a multi-link layout with separate damper mounts (not “strut-mounts” in the strict sense), the front mounts are key to ride comfort, steering feel, and tyre wear.

Owners will usually notice worn strut-mounts as a light clunk over speed bumps, a creak when turning the wheel at low speed, vague steering on-centre, or a faint vibration that new tyres don’t fix. Left too long, a collapsed mount can accelerate tyre feathering and stress the strut and spring.

Best practice is to inspect the front strut-mounts whenever front shocks/struts are replaced, with a closer look from about 80,000–120,000 kilometres depending on road conditions. Many workshops in Aus/NZ replace the mounts and bearings at the same time as new struts to avoid paying labour twice and to restore steering feel.

• Replace mounts in axle pairs for consistent steering and braking behaviour.
• Always renew the bearing and the rubber insulator with the mount, mixing old/new parts can cause notchiness.
• Mark the mount orientation, the top hat is directional on the Accord and affects camber/caster.
• Use a quality spring compressor and follow Honda torque specs for the top nut and strut-to-knuckle bolts.
• Book a wheel alignment after any strut or mount work. Check sway bar links and strut boots while in there.

Go for mounts that meet OEM spec and avoid over-tightening the centre nut, which can preload the bearing. Done right, fresh mounts make the Accord feel tight, quiet and confidence-inspiring on Kiwi and Aussie roads.

Are the 2017 Accord’s rear shocks fitted with strut-mounts?

No. The rear uses a multi-link setup with separate springs and dampers. The rears have upper mounts, but they’re not strut-mounts like the front because the damper isn’t the steering pivot or a structural strut.

How can someone tell if the front strut-mounts need replacing?

Listen for clunks over bumps, creaks when parking, or feel for a notchy steering wheel at low speed. Uneven tyre wear and a slight pull after bumps can also point to a worn or collapsed mount.

Should strut-mounts be replaced with the struts on a 2017 Accord?

It’s smart to do both together. Labour overlaps heavily, and fresh mounts and bearings help the new struts perform properly, reducing noise and sharpening steering.