Parts for your 2018 Honda Accord-Steering bushes

2018 Honda Accord steering bushes: what’s actually on the car

Short answer: steering bushes aren’t a thing on the 2018 Honda Accord (10th gen). Honda’s own technical documentation for the 2018 Accord with Electric Power Steering (EPS) shows the steering rack is a sealed, rigidly mounted assembly, with no separate, serviceable “rack mounting bushes” or column bushes. The Honda Service Information (ServiceExpress) EPS exploded views and the Rack and Pinion Removal/Installation procedures specify replacement of the rack as a unit, and the Honda parts catalogue lists the steering gear as a complete assembly (for example, 53601‑TVA‑A02), with no standalone rack bush kits. Likewise, the steering column breakdown shows no replaceable bush components. That makes the usual “steering-bushes” listing not relevant for this model.

Why did Honda do it this way? With EPS, the motor, torque sensor and control logic need precise, consistent geometry for on‑centre feel, lane‑assist and stability systems. To keep that accuracy, the rack is bolted directly to the front subframe, and any NVH isolation is engineered within the rack and subframe design rather than handled by soft external bushes. As a result, there’s nothing to press in or swap out like on older hydraulic racks or idler‑arm setups.

When drivers talk about “steering bushes” on this Accord, they usually mean other wear items that can affect steering feel: front lower control arm rear compliance bushes, front stabiliser (sway bar) D‑bushes, sway bar links, and inner/outer tie rod ends. Wear in those parts can cause clunks over bumps, a vague on‑centre feel, or uneven tyre wear that gets blamed on the steering.

Good servicing practice for an Accord owner in Australia or New Zealand is to inspect those suspension bushes and tie rods at each 10,000–15,000 km service, or sooner if there are noises, wander, or tyre shoulder scrub. Look for cracked or oil‑soaked rubber, torn control arm bushes, free play at the tie rods, and perished sway bar D‑bushes. If the steering rack itself develops play, fluid leaks (hybrid models aside, EPS has no hydraulic fluid), contamination, or EPS faults, Honda’s service manual directs replacing the rack assembly rather than repairing mounts. After any subframe, control arm, or rack work, book a wheel alignment and perform steering angle neutral position/torque sensor learn with a suitable scan tool, as per Honda Service Information.

Based on Honda ServiceExpress manuals (Steering: EPS component views and Rack/Pinion R&I) and Honda EPC listings for 2018 Accord (CV/CR series), there is no separate “steering-bushes” part offered for this vehicle.

• What to service instead: control arm compliance bushes, sway bar D‑bushes/links, and inner/outer tie rods.
• Checks to include: alignment, tyre condition/pressures, subframe bolt torque, EPS calibrations after related work.

Popular questions about 2018 Honda Accord steering-bushes

Does the 2018 Accord have steering rack bushes I can replace?
Not as separate parts. Honda’s 2018 Accord EPS rack is designed to be replaced as an assembly, and the parts catalogue doesn’t list individual rack mounting bushes. If there’s play or noise traced to the rack, standard practice is to replace the complete unit and then carry out alignment and EPS calibrations.

What usually causes clunks or vague steering on this model if not the steering bushes?
Common culprits are the front lower control arm rear compliance bushes, worn sway bar links or D‑bushes, and inner/outer tie rod ends. Less often, strut top mounts can contribute. A proper inspection on a hoist with a pry bar and play checks will pinpoint which item’s worn.

Can I fit polyurethane steering bushes to sharpen the steering feel?
There’s nowhere to fit them on the EPS rack. To improve feel, start with quality tyres, correct pressures, and a precise alignment. Replacing tired control arm and sway bar bushes with quality parts also restores steering response. Ensure any EPS software updates and calibrations are current after suspension work.