What year/generation pilot is this. My 04 has a completely different compliance bushing (that's not hydraulic). It's #11 below:

***edit: It looks like you have a ~2010 Pilot. The control arms are different. Sucky part is there is no part number listing for the #26/27 compliance bushings. If you can find the service bulletin that states the part has been redesigned, that would be a big help to people on this site wanting to swap theirs out. From the pics it looks like it would just take about 10 minutes to change out both with hand tools (if you remove the #14 bolt). Just remember not to tighten & torque that big nut in the center of the bushing until the car is back on the ground with full weight on the suspension (or you will tear the new bushings as well)...

 

You are right, Gen2. I edited my post to include the year (2009) - The second picture is the one. The bushing comes installed into the assembly (26 & 27) A new nut came with it (25). I bought both sides because my independent "Honda Mechanic" buddy recommended it. He said there isn't a service bulletin on it.

The place where I got stuck was how to remove the ball joint between the arm and the "knuckle". The All Data procedure he printed for me shows using a this spreader tool to break it loose.

 

Oh so did you have to replace the whole lower control arm (#10 & 11)?!?!? If not, what was the part numbers for the individual bushings? I can see the whole LCA-assembly part numbers have been updated, but I can't find the part number for just the bushing.

As for that special tool, you can rent a more basic version at Autozone for free (deposit gets refunded in full). It's part of their 5-piece front end service set. I don't know if Autozone still has this set, because I bought my own for cheap on Amazon (~$20). You just have to be careful with this tool not to tighten it too much that it crushes the stud (even with the nut on it). If you feel you'r getting too tight and the ball joint is still not poping out, take the tool off and try again. Sometimes it pops right off the second or third time. There are still ways around it if the stud does get mushroomed so it's not the end of the world (if you have a Dremel).

5-piece front end service set from Autozone:

S&G 61900 Tie Rod lifter ~$20:

 

Here's what I found on a different Honda website (Hondapartsdeals.com):

#26 = 04513-SZA-010 - Bracket Front Compliance Set = $208
#26 = 51390-SZA-A03 - Bracket R Front = $99
#27 = 51395-SZA-A03 - Bracket L Front = $99

I'm guessing the first one is the updated replacement bushings being sold as a L&R pair since that part number just happens to be double the price. So if you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for parts and what was your part number/s?

 

94eg, I think the tie rod lifter pictured above would have done the trick. I did try autozone for the tool loan, but all they had was the "puller" types. I did not replace the whole arm, just the bushing which was already installed in that bracket. I bought the kit, both sides, paid $250 (including tax)

 

I took my 2010 touring in to get the seat belt recall and they noticed that my right bushing was shot. They replaced them both under warranty. They said it is so common they check all pilots when they come in.

Also I totally thought my rotors were warped and needed to be turned because of exactly what you felt. When I touched the brakes on the freeway the steering wheel would shake. After they replaced them, the pilot brakes perfectly again.

 

After reading this went to check mine (2011 EXL 25,000 KM) and left one is driping oil. Will take it to dealer to claim.

 

Thanks alot Mobro and other guys , I also have a 2009 touring with the same problem .I took it in for the the seatbelt recall and asked to check the bushings .Sure enough one of them was busted ,they changed for free ,under warranty. Thanks again.

 

At 93,350 miles, we are apparently the highest milage 2009 Pilot our dealership has ever seen. I have been chasing this "warped rotor" issue since 40,000 miles, and today discovered that both front compliance bushings are shot (yet the dealer had the audicity to tell me the brake rotors we just had installed were warped and that's why I'm getting the shaking - not buying it). Of couse, we're out of warranty and our genious stealership didn't notice the issue before. They wanted to charge nearly $1k to fix it!

Is it just my wife and I that see this as defective parts and not a warranty issue? I had the wheel shake so badly coming down Highway 8 from Tucson to San Diego that I would call this a major safety issue and, perhaps, grounds for a recall. I think a well worded letter to American Honda on my law office letterhead may be able to ferret out Honda's position, but I'd love to hear other's input before doing so.

Thanks,

Jim

 

^ That's a great idea. Honda needs to address this issue.

I have a 2009 with 39k miles (just out of warranty!) and just noticed over the weekend my left bushing is leaking. I don't have a shudder that everyone else is reporting but more of a thudding noise when I go over bumps.

 

Grrrrr, I noticed a leaker on the left side but the stealer convinced me that these weren't hydraulic bushings. IDIOTS!!!! (me too for believing them). In the meantime I ordered replacement rotors but haven't installed them yet.

I guess I'll be ordering bushings and figure out the best way (not dealer) to install myself or get them done somewhere.

 

One of the reasons I let go our 2001 CR-V.
The CRV's rear trailing arm bushing is just a (hard) rubber. The part is so cheap, but a pain to replace, based on what I read from the CRV forums. And it might need a special tool to remove the old one. The delearship charge a fortune, and another shop charge less but still a lot. Since it didn't bother me yet, I just left it that way.
When I sold it, I mentioned it to the buyer, he test drove it and was satisfied.

Glad to hear they'll take care of this for the Pilot under warranty.

 

Older thread this is, but I had the bushings replaced by the dealer, my 2010 have 31K miles so it was under warranty. The passenger side was leaking but I think I busted it because I hit a huge pothole; I also have all my rotors turned for $115 by Midas - no more vibration when braking.

 

There is a service bulletin out for this item. The # is 09-077. I'm working with my dealer to get both of mine replaced (I'm @ 56k miles).

 

2010 Pilot 31k mi

Same deal here. Definitely a safety issue. It's worse sometimes than others and seems to be consistently bad braking downhill. It's so bad on occasion I can see the front of the car shaking.

Spoke to dealer and they have actually started increasing stock of the parts because it is happening so frequently. Said all they have to do is inspect to make sure vehicle hasn't been wrecked or abused if that checks out then warranty will cover.

 

Hope the warranty works out for you. I'm in a "healthy discussion" with my dealer now about it.

50k (on my '09) is waaaaay too soon to be losing bushings on a Honda. A BMW? Sure, its a maintenance part. But I bought a Honda so I wouldn't have to deal with that.

 

Dealer replaced the compliance bushings today. Both sides as they were both leaking.

Now they are squeaking when I go over road irregularities. Not bumps but quick road undulations that cause gradual suspension rebound. Hopefully this noise will go away as they break in.

 

Just had my 2010 Pilot in for "B" service. Luckily, I had a relative working there. He checked the compliance bushings and found them bad. Being only one month shy of my 3 year warranty period, I lucked out. With only 15,000 miles on the vehicle (I bought it new) I wouldn't have thought to have had them checked. Sure seems like a parts issue when they go bad in 15,000 miles of easy city driving.
Now I'm wondering if there are other things I should check in the month before the warranty expires.

 

Mine bad too but what about the front stoppers?

I'm about to order both the left and right compliance bushing brackets for my 2009 EX-L. I noticed a front and rear stopper (thats what they call it) on the front pivot point of the LCA. Anyone know if those are made of rubber and also need replacing when you do the rear ones? Don't want to drop the LCA just to see what mine actually look like. Thanks.

 

Will aftermarket bushing last longer?

 

Checked the compliance bushing driver's side shows sings of leak and wondered why front end shakes when braking at 65-75mph even after rotor and pads got replaced 6 mos ago. Called stealership where I bought the pilot and service guys says no recall just a tsb from honda. Anyway, he says since I bought the 100k miles ext warranty it would be no cost to me plus comes with free rental. It will take 4hrs to repair.

 

Got Pilot back Friday and went home. Saturday morning took pilot to carwash and was pulling out of driveway curve noticed & felt a "clunk noise" from near my right foot. I disregarded it. As I continue to drive the clunking noise keeps happening so I called the service rep & he asked me to bring the pilot back.

Brought it back Monday and got a call in the afternoon from the rep and said they have to keep the pilot for another night. I asked what may the issue be and rep said, to be honest with you my guy didnt tighten the nuts and bolts correctly so things may have been loose. He continued to say that they re-torqued but noise still present.

Anyone experienced this after compliance bushing was replaced? Or continued to have issues?

 

Found this, loock like it cab be press fitted into the bracket.


Febest REAR ARM BUSH FRONT ARM HONDA PILOT YF4 2009- OEM: 51360-SZA-A02 Febest: HAB-PLB - Automotive - Chassis, Shocks & Suspension - Suspension Miscellaneous

 

Found this and will give it a try, it is a waste of aluminum and money to keep buying the whole bracket instead of olnly he "cartridge".

http://www.fe-best.de/index.php?page=catalog&pid=10478&details=1

 

I recently purchased caused honda pilot 2011 with 29K miles and had vibration issues during braking and at 70 mph. Dealer turned rotors and new pads and the braking issue went away but still having issues with vibration on highway even after two balancing a in 1 week. I do notice a creaking noise like loose floor when braking and initially moving. Could it be the compliance bushings?

 

Looks like you have a leaker! My bushings looked just like that. Hope Honda does right by you.

 

I wa noticing little oil spots on the garage loor but could not figure where it was coming from...obviosly not from rubber bushings, so I thought ater cyl.?

I am so thankful to his forum for letting me know exactly what the problem is.

Thanks to you all!