Parts for your 2014 Suzuki Splash-Steering bushes

2014 Suzuki Splash steering bushes: what’s actually fitted

For the 2014 Suzuki Splash, “steering bushes” aren’t a separate, serviceable part of the steering system. Technical references including the Suzuki Splash Service Manual (Steering section), Suzuki Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC), and the Opel/Vauxhall Agila B (the Splash twin) technical documentation all show a column-assist electric power steering (EPS) setup with a rack-and-pinion bolted to the front subframe without replaceable rack-mount bushes. The column uses bearings and integrated sleeves, and the rack assembly is secured directly, there’s no listed standalone “steering bush” part number for this model year.

Why didn’t Suzuki use traditional steering bushes here? With column-assist EPS, the torque sensor and assist motor are calibrated for precise, repeatable geometry. Adding soft, serviceable bushes at the rack mounts would introduce compliance and could muddy steering feel and EPS control. NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) is dealt with via subframe isolation, column bearings, and the compliance in suspension bushes, not via separate steering rack bushes. If play develops at the rack mounts, the factory remedy is typically replacement or repair of the steering gear/subframe components, rather than pressing in new bushes.

Many owners searching for “steering bushes” on a Splash are actually chasing wear elsewhere that affects steering feel:

• Front lower control arm bushes (rear/trailing bush especially) – common source of clunks and vague turn-in.
• Stabiliser (sway) bar D-bushes and links – knock over small bumps and speed humps.
• Inner and outer tie rod ends – free play, on-centre wander, uneven tyre wear.
• Intermediate shaft/column universal joints – notchiness or tight spots while turning.

Good servicing practice on a 2014 Splash is to inspect those items every 10,000–15,000 km or at each service. Check the rack boots for tears, feel for play at the tie rods, and look for cracked control arm bushes. Because it’s EPS, there’s no power steering fluid to change, battery health and proper charging voltage are important for consistent assist. Any steering or suspension work should be followed by a wheel alignment to protect tyre life and keep it tracking straight.

Popular questions about 2014 Suzuki Splash steering bushes

Are steering rack bushes fitted to a 2014 Suzuki Splash?
They’re not a separate, replaceable item. The Splash uses column-assist EPS with the rack secured to the subframe without serviceable rack bushes, as shown in Suzuki service literature and EPC listings. If there’s movement or noise at the rack area, diagnosis usually points to tie rods, subframe hardware, or the rack assembly itself.

What usually causes loose or clunky steering if it isn’t the bushes?
Most Splash steering looseness comes from worn outer tie rod ends, inner tie rods, sway bar links/D-bushes, or the rear bush in the front lower control arm. Column U-joint wear can also cause notchiness. These are straightforward checks during a routine service and generally cheaper fixes than replacing a rack.

Is there power steering fluid to service on this model?
No. The 2014 Splash runs an electric (column) power steering system, so there’s no hydraulic fluid. Keep the battery and charging system healthy and ensure alignment is set correctly after any front-end work to maintain nice, light steering.