Parts for your 2009 Toyota Bb-Steering bushes

2009 Toyota bB — Are steering bushes used on this model?

Short answer: steering bushes aren’t a service part on the 2009 Toyota bB (QNC20/QNC21), so the usual “steering-bushes” category isn’t relevant for this vehicle.

Why that call? Toyota’s own technical documentation backs it up. The Toyota Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) for the QNC2# bB lists the steering gear as a complete rack-and-pinion assembly and does not list separate rack-mount bushings as replaceable items. Likewise, Toyota’s Global Service Information (TIS) repair manual for the bB (Steering section) outlines inspection and replacement of the steering gear as an assembly, with no procedure to replace individual “steering bushes.” The column uses bearings and integrated spacers rather than a serviceable nylon or rubber bush, and the rack is rigidly mounted to the front crossmember with integral insulators that aren’t supplied as standalone parts.

In practical terms, that means if there’s free play, knocking or vague steering on a 2009 bB, techs don’t go hunting for a “steering bush kit.” Instead, they check and service:

• Front lower control arm bushes and ball joints (key NVH and alignment components)
• Stabiliser (sway bar) bushes and links
• Inner and outer tie rod ends
• Steering column universal joints and the EPS column assembly
• Front wheel bearings and tyre condition/pressures

That design choice is typical for Toyota’s compact models with column‑assist electric power steering of this era. NVH isolation is handled by the subframe, control arm bushes and stabiliser hardware, while the steering gear mounts are designed for precision and are replaced as a unit if worn or damaged. Aftermarket listings sometimes advertise “steering rack bushes” for related Toyotas, but they generally fit other platforms (for example, Corolla/Matrix or earlier hydraulic racks) and not the QNC2# bB. If it doesn’t match your chassis code (QNC20/QNC21/QNC25) and rack part family, it’s not the right bit.

So if the bB’s steering feels a bit off, a proper check of the tie rods, control arm bushes and sway bar hardware, followed by an alignment, is the way to go. If the rack itself has play or leaks, the factory repair path is to replace the steering gear assembly, not to press in new bushes.

Does a 2009 Toyota bB have replaceable steering rack bushes?

No. Toyota’s EPC and repair manual list the steering gear as a complete assembly with no separate rack-mount bushings supplied for service. Play or noise from the rack is addressed by replacing the gear assembly and checking tie rods and column joints.

What causes vague or clunky steering on a 2009 bB if there are no steering bushes?

Common culprits are worn inner/outer tie rod ends, tired front lower control arm bushes, loose or perished stabiliser bar bushes/links, or wear in the steering column U‑joints. Tyre wear patterns and pressures can also make the steering feel ordinary.

Can polyurethane steering bushes be fitted to sharpen the bB’s steering?

Not for the rack mounts on the QNC2# bB, as there aren’t serviceable rack bushes. If a firmer feel is the goal, look to quality tyres, fresh tie rods, good control arm bushes, and sway bar bush/link upgrades where available.