Parts for your 2010 Suzuki Splash-Steering bushes

2010 Suzuki Splash steering bushes — what they do and when to replace them

Technical references for the Splash/Agila B platform (Suzuki workshop literature and the manufacturer parts catalogue used by dealers) show the 2010 Suzuki Splash runs a rack‑and‑pinion steering gear with a column‑mounted electric power steering unit. The rack is secured to the front subframe with isolator bushes, and the column/shaft assembly also uses bushing support. So steering bushes are used on this model and are a relevant service item.

On the 2010 Splash, steering bushes cushion the steering rack and column supports, isolating noise and vibration while keeping the rack precisely located. When they age, harden or crack, the driver can feel play at the wheel, a light knock over bumps, or a vague, wandering feel on the motorway. Because the Splash uses column‑assist EPS, excess movement at the rack can also be “felt” by the assist motor, making the steering feel inconsistent.

Typical signs the Splash may need new steering bushes include:

• Light clunks over speed humps or driveway entries
• Steering shimmy or extra play on centre
• Uneven or rapid inner/outer edge tyre wear
• Visible cracking, oil swelling, or deformation of the rack mounts

Service tips for owners and workshops in AU/NZ:

• Inspect the rack mounting bushes at every service or WOF/roadworthy, using a pry bar to check for excess movement.
• If one bush has failed, replace bushes as a set. Mixing old and new can leave the rack misaligned.
• Support the subframe properly, on many Splash variants the rack needs to be loosened or removed to press bushes in/out.
• Torque fasteners at normal ride height to avoid pre‑loading the rubber. Follow workshop specs for torque and sequence.
• Book a wheel alignment after any rack or bush work, even minor shifts can alter toe.
• Avoid petroleum grease on rubber. Use silicone‑based lube or fit quality OEM‑style rubber or reputable polyurethane where appropriate.
• Because it’s an EPS column system, disconnect the battery before column/rack removal and perform any required steering angle or EPS self‑calibration after reassembly.

Looked after properly, new steering bushes restore the Splash’s tidy turn‑in and keep it quiet over rough city streets. It’s a relatively small job that pays off in safer, sharper steering and longer tyre life.

Popular questions

Does the 2010 Suzuki Splash actually have steering bushes?
Yes. Factory service information and the dealer EPC for the Splash/Agila B list steering rack mounting bushes and column support bushings. They isolate vibration and keep the rack correctly located on the subframe.

What symptoms point to worn steering bushes on a Splash?
Owners typically report a light knock over bumps, vague on‑centre feel, or a shimmy through the wheel. Tyres may show uneven edge wear. A quick under‑car inspection often reveals cracked or oil‑swollen rack bushes.

Do you need a wheel alignment after replacing steering bushes?
Absolutely. Disturbing the rack or subframe can shift toe and steering centring. A proper alignment after bush replacement helps the Splash track straight and protects the tyres.