Parts for your 2012 Suzuki Splash-Steering bushes

2012 Suzuki Splash steering bushes — are they even a thing?

Short answer: steering bushes aren’t a separately used or serviceable part on the 2012 Suzuki Splash. Technical references including the Suzuki Splash Service Manual (Steering section), Suzuki Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) exploded diagrams, and the Opel/Vauxhall Agila B (the Splash twin) workshop information all show no standalone steering rack or column “bush” components for this model. The vehicle runs an electric power–assisted steering setup with a rack-and-pinion and column-assist motor. The rack is rigidly mounted, and articulation is handled by ball joints (inner and outer tie rods), while the column uses bearings rather than serviceable bushes.

Why that matters: on older or different-platform cars, rubber rack-mount bushes were common and could be replaced to cure slack or knocks. On the Splash, compliance and isolation are designed into other components. If there’s play, vibration, or a clunk felt through the wheel, the fix won’t be a “steering bush kit” because none is specified by Suzuki or listed in common aftermarket catalogues for this model year. Instead, technicians focus on wear points the factory documentation actually calls out.

What to check instead during servicing of a 2012 Splash:

• Inner and outer tie rods (ball joints) for axial and radial play
• Steering column universal joints and intermediate shaft for binding or free play
• Front lower control arm bushes and stabiliser (sway) bar bushes/links for knocks that can mimic steering issues
• Front strut top mounts and wheel bearings for roughness or clunks
• Rack-to-subframe fasteners for correct torque and any witness marks indicating movement

If the rack itself shows movement or noise, the usual remedy (as per the Suzuki service procedures) is repair or replacement of the steering gear assembly, not pressing in new bushes. After any tie rod or column work, a wheel alignment is recommended, and EPS calibration checks (torque sensor and centreing) should be carried out per the workshop manual.

For parts sourcing, the Suzuki EPC and major aftermarket catalogues that list Splash/Agila B suspension and steering components consistently show tie rods, ends, and complete racks—but no standalone steering rack bushes—reinforcing that “steering bushes” aren’t relevant on this model.

Technical sources referenced: Suzuki Splash Service Manual (Steering), Suzuki EPC exploded diagrams for steering gear, Opel/Vauxhall Agila B TIS/Workshop data, and mainstream aftermarket catalogues that carry no rack bush listing for Splash/Agila B.

Popular questions

Does the 2012 Suzuki Splash have steering rack bushes?
No. The Splash’s electric power–assisted steering mounts the rack solidly and uses tie rod ball joints and column bearings rather than serviceable bushes. Neither the Suzuki EPC nor commonly used aftermarket catalogues list a rack bush kit for this model year.

What should be inspected if there’s play or a clunk in the steering?
Start with inner and outer tie rods, then check the column U-joints and intermediate shaft. Also look at front lower control arm bushes, sway bar links/bushes, and strut top mounts—these can create noises that feel like steering faults. Verify rack-to-subframe fastener torque and finish with a wheel alignment.

Can aftermarket bushes be fitted to fix a steering knock on a Splash?
Aftermarket rack bush kits aren’t applicable to the 2012 Splash. If a knock is confirmed from the rack area, the factory-directed repair is typically rack replacement or fastener re-torque, plus addressing any worn tie rods. Use OE-spec parts and follow the workshop procedure to keep the EPS happy and the wheel centred.