Parts for your 2018 Haval H6-Suspension bushes

2018 Haval H6 Suspension-Bushes: What They Do and When to Replace

Suspension-bushes are absolutely used on the 2018 Haval H6. Technical references including the Haval H6 (2017–2019) Workshop Manual suspension section, the Great Wall Motor Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) listing front lower control arm bushes, rear suspension arm bushes and stabiliser-bar bushes, plus common aftermarket catalogues for H6 bush kits, all confirm the vehicle’s front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link layouts rely on rubber/hydraulic bushes throughout. So, suspension-bushes are relevant and fitted to the 2018 H6.

On this model, suspension-bushes sit where arms and bars meet the chassis and subframes. Their job is to isolate vibration and noise, keep wheel alignment stable under braking and cornering, and allow controlled movement of the arms. That translates to better comfort on rough Aussie backroads and Kiwi rural routes, steadier steering feel, and less harshness through the cabin.

Because they’re made from rubber or fluid-filled elastomer, bushes wear with time, heat, UV, road grime and loads. Many owners see service life somewhere around 80,000–150,000 kilometres, depending on conditions. Tell-tales include clunks over bumps, a wandering feel on the motorway, shimmy under braking, uneven tyre wear on the edges, and visible cracking or fluid weep from hydro-bushes. A good service routine is to inspect at every 20,000 km or annual service: torch-light visual checks, a pry-bar test for excessive movement, and a quick look at anti-roll bar D-bushes and links.

• Replace bushes in axle pairs where practical to keep handling balanced.
• Torque all arm and bush bolts at normal ride height to avoid pre-loading the rubber.
• Book a wheel alignment after any bush or control arm work.
• For daily driving, quality OEM-style rubber or hydraulic bushes keep ride and NVH sweet, polyurethane can sharpen response but may add harshness.
• On the H6, many workshops fit complete lower control arms (bushes and ball joint pre-fitted) to save press time and ensure geometry is right first go.

If noises persist after front bush work, have the technician check rear multi-link and subframe bushes as well, as wear can stack up across the system. When bushes are badly split or fluid-filled types are leaking, it’s best not to put off the job—stopping distances and steering precision can suffer.

Popular questions about 2018 Haval H6 suspension-bushes

Do 2018 Haval H6s actually have suspension-bushes, and where are they?
Yes. They’re in the front lower control arms (front and rear bushes), front stabiliser-bar D-bushes and link bushes, rear multi-link arms and trailing arm bushes, rear stabiliser-bar bushes, and the front/rear subframe mounts.

How long do the bushes last and what are the symptoms of wear?
Often 80,000–150,000 km, depending on roads and loads. Symptoms include clunks over bumps, vague steering, brake shimmy, uneven tyre wear, and visible cracking or fluid seep on hydro-bushes.

Is it better to replace just the bushes or the whole control arm?
For the H6, many prefer complete arms up front because they include new bushes and ball joint, saving press time and ensuring geometry. If the arm is sound and tooling is available, pressing in quality bushes is fine.