Honda CR-V TLA (2017–2023) Polymann Front Lower Arm Bushing Upgrade

The Honda CR-V TLA — spanning the 2017 to 2023 model years — is one of Malaysia's best-selling SUVs. It is a comfortable, practical family car from the factory. But as the odometer climbs past 60,000 to 80,000 km, many CR-V TLA owners start noticing that the ride feels different: steering gets a little vague, the front end feels slightly floaty through corners, and there may be a dull thud or knock from underneath when going over speed bumps or potholes.

The front lower arm (also called the front lower control arm) connects the car's subframe to the wheel hub. It allows the wheel to move up and down over road imperfections while keeping it positioned correctly. The bushing is a sleeve — originally made from rubber — that sits inside the lower arm at its mounting points, absorbing vibration and allowing controlled movement.

Over time and mileage, rubber bushings harden, crack, and lose their ability to control movement precisely. When this happens, the wheel geometry shifts slightly under cornering load — which is why the steering feels vague and the car doesn't respond as crisply as it once did.

Polymann manufactures polyurethane suspension bushings under their Formulated Elastomer Technology system — engineered to provide more precise control than standard rubber, while still being suitable for daily road use.

The PPPB 35841 is Polymann's front lower arm bushing kit designed specifically for the Honda CR-V TLA (2017–2023). The kit includes all four bushing pieces needed for both front lower arms — the two inner pivot bushings and the two outer ball joint area bushings — so it is a complete replacement in one set.

Sharper steering response — with less compliance in the bushing, the wheel tracks exactly where you steer without the slight delay that worn rubber introduces.

Less body float through corners — the front end stays planted and predictable, which makes the CR-V TLA feel more composed even at highway speeds.

Reduced knocking and thudding from the front suspension — degraded rubber bushings often produce noise when they shift under load. Polyurethane bushings hold their shape and eliminate this movement-induced noise.

Better tyre wear — when the lower arm is properly restrained by firm bushings, wheel alignment stays more consistent under load, which reduces uneven tyre wear on the front axle.

Yes — and this is important. Replacing front lower arm bushings changes the geometry of the suspension mounting points slightly. A four-wheel alignment should always be done after this job to confirm that camber, toe, and caster are all within the manufacturer's specification. At 4M Carcare, we perform wheel alignment as part of the post-installation process to ensure the tyres are running correctly.

4M Carcare is an authorised Polymann installer based in Bandar Sri Damansara. We stock Polymann bushing kits for the Honda CR-V TLA and handle the complete installation in-house — lower arm removal, bushing pressing, reassembly, and a four-wheel alignment check at the end.

If you own a Honda CR-V TLA and notice any of the symptoms above — vague steering, front-end float, or knocking from the suspension — WhatsApp us to check availability, get a quote, and book your appointment. Most bushing replacement jobs can be completed within the same day.