Parts for your 2023 Honda Cr-v-Control arms

2023 Honda CR‑V Control Arms

Based on technical sources, the 2023 Honda CR‑V definitely uses control arms. Honda factory service information for the 2023 CR‑V specifies a MacPherson strut front end with a lower control arm, and a multi‑link rear setup using several control arms plus a trailing arm. Honda’s genuine parts catalogue lists front lower control arms and rear control arms for this model, and independent parts catalogues used by workshops in AU/NZ also show complete arms, bushes, and ball joints for the 2023 CR‑V. So control arms are very much part of the suspension package on this vehicle.

On the 2023 CR‑V, the control arms connect the wheel hubs to the chassis and keep the wheels tracking where they should through bumps, braking and cornering. Up front, the lower arm anchors the strut and knuckle, controlling camber and caster as the suspension moves. Down the back, the multi‑link arrangement uses several arms to fine‑tune wheel alignment and ride comfort. The rubber bushes isolate vibration while still letting the suspension articulate, the ball joints allow smooth steering and wheel movement.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to have the control arm bushes and ball joints inspected every 10,000–15,000 km or 6–12 months, especially if the CR‑V sees rough roads, towing or plenty of city kerb work. Look and listen for:

• Clunks over bumps, vague steering, or a shimmy under braking
• Feathered or uneven tyre wear on the inner/outer edges
• Cracked, torn or oil‑soaked bushes, and play in ball joints

If bushes are perished or the ball joint has play, the workshop can often press in new bushes, but many owners go for a complete arm replacement to save time and get fresh bushes and a new joint in one hit. Replacing arms in axle pairs (both fronts or both rears) keeps handling balanced. Technicians should torque the arm bolts at normal ride height to avoid preloading the bushes, and fit new one‑time‑use fasteners where Honda specifies. A four‑wheel alignment is a must after any control arm work to protect tyres and restore straight‑line stability.

Quality matters here. Genuine Honda or reputable aftermarket arms and bushes will ride quietly and last longer. If the CR‑V is developing front‑end knocks, scrubbing tyres sooner than expected, or wandering on the motorway, it’s time for a suspension check under the bonnet and underneath.

• Do the 2023 CR‑Vs have front and rear control arms?
  Yes. The front uses a lower control arm with a MacPherson strut, and the rear uses a multi‑link layout with multiple control arms and a trailing arm. That’s per Honda service information and parts catalogues for the 2023 model year.
• How long do control arm bushes last on a 2023 CR‑V?
  It varies with driving conditions. Many see 80,000–150,000 km, but frequent gravel roads, speed bumps and heavy loads can shorten that. Inspect them at regular services and replace when cracked, torn or causing noise/tyre wear.
• Do you need a wheel alignment after replacing control arms?
  Absolutely. Any change to arms or bushes can shift camber and toe. A proper four‑wheel alignment will keep the CR‑V tracking straight and protect your tyres.