Complete Front Strut Assemblies
A front strut with its spring, mount and boot already assembled, so no spring compressor is needed.
2016 Honda Accord Suspension Diagram
This interactive diagram shows the front suspension, steering, axles and rear suspension of the 2016 Honda Accord. Hover over or tap any part to see what it does, the signs that it is worn, and the replacement parts we carry that fit your car, down to the side.
2016 Honda Accord Suspension Diagram (Full Car)
2016 Honda Accord Front Suspension and Steering Diagram
2016 Honda Accord Rear Suspension Diagram
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The 2013 to 2017 Accord uses MacPherson struts up front, each on an A shaped lower control arm with a pressed in ball joint, and long sway bar links that rise to the struts. The steering rack sits behind the front axle. The rear is a multi-link design: a trailing arm, two lower arms, an upper forward arm and an upper control arm with a ball joint locate each rear wheel, and a coil over strut stands on the knuckle.
We carry replacement parts for 37 of the 43 components on this diagram, 141 parts in all. See every part for the 2016 Honda Accord.
Packages and kits
Complete Rear Coil Over Assemblies
A rear damper with its spring and mount already assembled.
Strut Sets
Front and rear struts for the whole car in one order.
Rear Adjustable Arm Sets
Adjustable rear arms in one set, for setting rear camber, toe and setback on a lowered car.
Front Suspension
1 Front Lower Control Arm (driver and passenger side)
A pressed steel A shaped arm. Its outer end holds the lower ball joint, a front leg pivots on a bushing under the subframe, and a rear leg ends in a large upright bushing held in a two bolt bracket.
Signs of wear: Clunks over bumps or when braking, wandering on the highway, or cracked bushings.
Tip: Left and right arms are different parts, and the arms are listed by transmission. Check the fit notes before you order.
2 Front Lower Control Arm Front Bushing (driver and passenger side)
The bushing in the front leg of the lower arm, on a bolt that runs front to back under the subframe side member.
Signs of wear: A clunk when pulling away or braking, or rubber that is torn.
Tip: Polyurethane bushing sets replace both inner bushings of the arm.
See all Front Control Arm Bushings parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
3 Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing (driver and passenger side)
The large upright bushing at the back of the lower arm, pressed into a bracket that bolts up into the subframe.
Signs of wear: Shimmy under braking, a clunk over bumps, or rubber that has split.
Tip: This bushing wears out more often than any other part of the front arm.
See all Front Control Arm Bushings parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
4 Front Lower Ball Joint (driver and passenger side)
The ball joint is pressed into the outer end of the lower arm and held by a snap ring. Its stud points up into the bottom of the knuckle.
Signs of wear: A clunk over bumps, play when the wheel is rocked top to bottom, or a torn boot.
Tip: It presses out of the arm, so the arm can stay on the car with a ball joint press.
See all Front Lower Ball Joint parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
5 Front Steering Knuckle (driver and passenger side)
The cast knuckle carries the wheel bearing and hub. The strut bolts to its top with two bolts, the ball joint stud goes into its bottom, and the tie rod joins its steering arm behind the axle.
Signs of wear: A bent knuckle after a curb strike pulls the car to one side.
Tip: Complete knuckle assemblies come with the bearing and hub already pressed in.
6 Front Strut (driver and passenger side)
The MacPherson strut bolts to the top of the knuckle and runs up to the strut tower. It carries the coil spring, and a tab on its body holds the top of the sway bar link.
Signs of wear: Bouncing after bumps, nose dive under braking, fluid on the strut body, or a knock from the top of the strut.
Tip: Left and right struts are different parts. Complete strut assemblies need no spring compressor.
See all Front Shock Absorber parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
7 Front Coil Spring (driver and passenger side)
The front coil spring sits on a seat on the strut body and pushes up against the top mount.
Signs of wear: A corner sitting low, a broken coil end, or a clunk when turning at low speed.
Tip: Replace springs in pairs.
We don't carry a front coil spring for the 2016 Honda Accord yet. Ask us about this part and we will try to source it.
8 Front Strut Boot and Bump Stop (driver and passenger side)
A rubber boot over the strut rod, inside the coil spring, with the bump stop at its top. It keeps dirt off the rod seal.
Signs of wear: A torn boot, or a harsh bang when the suspension bottoms out.
Tip: Replace the boot whenever the strut is replaced or the spring is off.
See all Front Shock Bellows Boot Kit parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
9 Front Strut Mount (driver and passenger side)
The rubber mount and bearing at the top of the strut. Three studs hold it to the strut tower under the hood.
Signs of wear: Knocks or creaks from the top of the strut over bumps or while turning the wheel at a standstill.
Tip: Often replaced with the strut, since the strut must come out either way.
10 Front Sway Bar
The front sway bar runs across behind the steering rack on the subframe. Its ends bend forward to the long links that rise to the struts.
Signs of wear: A bar seldom fails; worn links and bushings are what make the noise.
Tip: Check the links and bushings first.
We don't carry a front sway bar for the 2016 Honda Accord yet. Ask us about this part and we will try to source it.
11 Front Sway Bar Bushing
Two rubber bushings in clamps hold the front bar to the subframe, just behind the rack.
Signs of wear: A squeak or a dull knock over bumps from the middle of the car.
Tip: The sedan and coupe use different bushing sizes. Check the fit notes.
See all Front Sway Bar Bushings parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
12 Front Sway Bar Link (driver and passenger side)
A long link with a ball stud at each end. The top bolts to a tab on the strut body and the bottom to the end of the sway bar.
Signs of wear: A rattle or clunk over small bumps is the most common sign.
Tip: Left and right links can be different parts. Hold the stud with a hex key while you turn the nut.
See all Front Sway Bar Endlinks parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
Steering
14 Outer Tie Rod End (driver and passenger side)
The outer tie rod end threads onto the inner rod and bends toward the knuckle's steering arm behind the axle.
Signs of wear: Loose steering, a clunk when turning, or uneven tire wear.
Tip: Count the turns when you remove it, then align the car.
See all Front Outer Tie Rod End parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
15 Inner Tie Rod End (driver and passenger side)
The inner tie rod screws into the end of the steering rack under the boot.
Signs of wear: Play in the steering with the boot squeezed, or a clunk over bumps.
Tip: Two inner rods are listed. Check the fit notes, then align the car.
See all Front Inner Tie Rod End parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
16 Steering Rack Boot (driver and passenger side)
A rubber boot at each end of the rack keeps dirt out of the inner tie rod joint.
Signs of wear: A split boot, or grease on the rack.
Tip: Replace the boot whenever an inner tie rod is replaced.
See all Steering Rack Bellow parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
17 Steering Rack
The electric power steering rack sits behind the front axle on the subframe. Its pinion rises on the driver side to the steering column.
Signs of wear: Clunks over bumps, wandering, or a leak at a boot.
Tip: Align the car after any rack work.
We don't carry a steering rack for the 2016 Honda Accord yet. Ask us about this part and we will try to source it.
Driveline
18 Front CV Axle (driver and passenger side)
A half shaft runs from the transmission to each front hub. The passenger shaft starts at an intermediate shaft with a carrier bearing behind the engine.
Signs of wear: Clicking when turning, a vibration on acceleration, or grease thrown from a split boot.
Tip: The shafts are listed by transmission. Check the fit notes.
See all CV Joint Parts - Front parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
19 CV Axle Carrier Bearing
The bearing in a bracket on the engine that holds the inner end of the passenger side intermediate shaft.
Signs of wear: A hum or growl from the passenger side of the engine that changes with speed.
Tip: It comes off with the intermediate shaft.
See all CV Joint Parts - Front parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
Rear Suspension
22 Rear Trailing Arm (driver and passenger side)
A straight arm from a bushing in a body bracket ahead of the wheel back to the front of the knuckle, where its fork bolts on. It keeps the wheel from moving fore and aft.
Signs of wear: A clunk on braking or pulling away from the rear, or a worn front bushing.
Tip: Adjustable trailing arms set the rear wheel's position fore and aft.
23 Rear Lower Forward Arm (driver and passenger side)
A short link from the subframe's front cross member out to the bottom front of the knuckle. It sets the rear toe, with a cam bolt at its inner end.
Signs of wear: Clunks over bumps, or rear tires wearing on their edges.
Tip: Align the car after replacing any rear arm.
24 Rear Lower Rearward Arm (driver and passenger side)
The long link from the subframe's rear cross member out to the bottom rear of the knuckle. Adjustable versions set rear camber.
Signs of wear: Inner edge wear on the rear tires, or a clunk over bumps.
Tip: Align the car after replacing it.
25 Rear Upper Forward Arm (driver and passenger side)
A short link high in the wheel well, from the subframe tower to the top front of the knuckle.
Signs of wear: Rear tires that wear unevenly, or a knock from the top of the rear wheel well.
Tip: Left and right arms are listed separately. Adjustable versions set rear toe.
26 Rear Upper Control Arm (driver and passenger side)
An A shaped arm above the knuckle with two bushings at the subframe tower and a ball joint at its outer tip, into the top of the knuckle.
Signs of wear: A clunk from the rear over bumps, or a torn ball joint boot.
Tip: Complete arms come with the ball joint and bushings fitted.
27 Rear Upper Ball Joint (driver and passenger side)
The ball joint in the tip of the rear upper arm. Its stud points down into the top of the knuckle.
Signs of wear: Play at the top of the rear wheel, or a split boot.
Tip: It can be replaced on its own, or with a complete arm.
28 Rear Control Arm Bushing (driver and passenger side)
Rubber bushings in the eyes of the rear arms, on bolts that run front to back through the subframe brackets.
Signs of wear: Clunks from the rear over bumps, or a rear end that feels loose in corners.
Tip: Polyurethane kits are listed for the lower rearward arm and the upper arm.
See all Rear Control Arm Bushings parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
29 Rear Knuckle (driver and passenger side)
The rear knuckle carries the hub and brake. Every rear arm, the trailing arm and the coil over bolt to it.
Signs of wear: A bent knuckle after a curb strike throws the rear alignment out.
Tip: Not sold separately here.
We don't carry a rear knuckle for the 2016 Honda Accord yet. Ask us about this part and we will try to source it.
30 Rear Strut (driver and passenger side)
A coil over damper: its clevis bolts to a boss on the knuckle between the lower arms, and its top bolts into the body behind the rear seat.
Signs of wear: Bouncing after bumps, the rear squatting or swaying, or fluid on the body.
Tip: Complete rear assemblies with the spring and mount fitted need no spring compressor.
31 Rear Coil Spring (driver and passenger side)
The rear coil spring sits on a seat on the damper body, so it comes out with the damper.
Signs of wear: A corner sitting low, or a broken coil end.
Tip: Replace springs in pairs.
32 Rear Strut Mount (driver and passenger side)
The rubber mount at the top of the rear damper, bolted to the body.
Signs of wear: A knock from the rear over bumps.
Tip: Change it with the damper.
We don't carry a rear strut mount for the 2016 Honda Accord yet. Ask us about this part and we will try to source it.
33 Rear Strut Boot and Bump Stop (driver and passenger side)
A rubber boot over the rear damper rod with the bump stop at its top.
Signs of wear: A torn boot, or a bang when the rear bottoms out.
Tip: Replace it with the damper.
See all Rear Shock Bellows Boot parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
34 Rear Sway Bar
The rear bar runs along the subframe's rear cross member, held near each end, with its ends turned to links on the knuckles.
Signs of wear: A bar seldom fails; the links and bushings wear.
Tip: Thicker adjustable bars reduce body roll.
We don't carry a rear sway bar for the 2016 Honda Accord yet. Ask us about this part and we will try to source it.
35 Rear Sway Bar Bushing
Two rubber bushings in clamps hold the rear bar under the rear cross member.
Signs of wear: A squeak or knock from the rear over bumps.
Tip: Sedan and coupe bars use different bushing sizes.
See all Rear Sway Bar Bushings parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
36 Rear Sway Bar Link (driver and passenger side)
A short link with ball studs from the bar end up to a bracket on the knuckle.
Signs of wear: A rattle from the rear over small bumps.
Tip: Left and right links are different parts.
See all Rear Sway Bar Endlinks parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
Brakes and Hubs
13 Front Wheel Bearing (driver and passenger side)
The front bearing is pressed into the knuckle and the hub is pressed through it.
Signs of wear: A hum or growl that changes with speed or when turning, or play in the wheel.
Tip: Pressing the bearing needs a press; a complete knuckle assembly avoids that.
See all Front Wheel Bearing Assembly parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
37 Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing (driver and passenger side)
A bolt on hub and bearing unit on the rear knuckle, with five wheel studs.
Signs of wear: A hum from the rear that rises with speed, or play in the wheel.
Tip: The Hybrid uses its own hub. Check the fit notes.
See all Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
38 Front Brake Rotor (driver and passenger side)
A vented rotor on the front hub.
Signs of wear: A pulsing pedal, grooves, or a lip at the edge.
Tip: Rotor sizes differ by trim and year (282, 293 and 312 mm). Measure yours or check the fit notes.
39 Front Brake Caliper (driver and passenger side)
A single piston floating caliper on a bracket bolted to the knuckle.
Signs of wear: Pulling to one side when braking, a dragging wheel, or a leak.
Tip: Calipers differ by trim. Bleed the brakes after replacing one.
40 Front Brake Pads (driver and passenger side)
The pads sit in the caliper bracket either side of the rotor.
Signs of wear: Squealing, grinding, or a long pedal.
Tip: Pads differ by rotor size. Check the fit notes.
41 Rear Brake Rotor (driver and passenger side)
A solid rotor on the rear hub.
Signs of wear: A pulsing pedal or a grooved rotor.
Tip: The Plug-In Hybrid has its own rotor.
42 Rear Brake Caliper (driver and passenger side)
A single piston caliper behind the rear axle with the parking brake built in.
Signs of wear: A dragging rear wheel or a parking brake that does not hold.
Tip: The piston screws back in rather than pushing.
43 Rear Brake Pads (driver and passenger side)
The rear pads sit in the caliper bracket either side of the rotor.
Signs of wear: Squealing or grinding from the rear.
Tip: Wind the caliper piston back in with a tool when fitting new pads.
Engine Mounts
20 Front Engine Mount
The front mount ties the engine to the subframe's front cross member and stops the engine rocking under power and braking.
Signs of wear: A clunk when pulling away, or a lot of engine movement when shifting between drive and reverse.
Tip: Check all the mounts when one has failed.
21 Rear Engine Mount
The rear mount ties the back of the engine and transmission to the subframe's rear section.
Signs of wear: A clunk when pulling away or a vibration at idle in gear.
Tip: Two rear mounts are listed. Check the fit notes.
Questions about the 2016 Honda Accord suspension
What wears out most often on a 2016 Accord suspension?
Front sway bar links, the large rear bushing of the front lower control arm, struts and strut mounts are the usual ones. A rattle over small bumps is most often a link.
Does the 2016 Accord have upper control arms in front?
No. The front is a strut design, so each front corner has only a lower control arm and a lower ball joint. The rear has an upper control arm with a ball joint on each side, plus an upper forward arm.
Why are there two kinds of front lower control arms?
The arms are listed by transmission, and left and right are different parts. Check the fit notes on each arm before you order.
Do I need an alignment after replacing these parts?
Yes, after tie rods, control arms, struts or rear arms. Front toe is set at the tie rods. Adjustable rear arms are available to set rear camber and toe on a lowered car.
Which years share this suspension?
The 2013 to 2017 Accord sedan and coupe share this layout, and most of the parts we list carry over from one year to the next. Brake sizes change with the trim and the 2016 update, and the coupe has a shorter wheelbase and its own sway bar bushings.
Printable 2016 Honda Accord suspension diagrams
Numbered diagrams to print or save for the shop. The numbers match the numbered parts on the interactive diagram.
