Parts for your 2014 Toyota Crown-Steering bushes

2014 Toyota Crown steering-bushes

Yes, steering-bushes are relevant and used on the 2014 Toyota Crown (S210 series). The rack-and-pinion electric power steering (EPS) is mounted to the front subframe using rubber “insulator” bushes that locate the steering gear and control noise, vibration and harshness. This setup is documented in Toyota’s S210 Crown Repair Manual under Steering > Electric Power Steering > Steering Gear, and is reflected in Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue, where the rack mounts are listed as Insulator, Steering Gear (commonly shown as items 45516/45517 in the Steering Gear & Linkage diagram).

On this model, the steering-bushes keep the rack precisely located while soaking up vibration from the road and drivetrain. That means tighter on-centre feel, better road feedback without the harshness, and less rattle through the column. When those bushes age—heat, time and the odd kerb strike will do it—the rubber hardens or cracks, and the rack can shift slightly under load. Drivers may notice a dull clunk over bumps, a vague or floaty feel on turn-in, or a shimmy as the wheel is straightened. Left long enough, it can even nudge wheel alignment and chew out front tyres faster than it should.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to have a technician give the steering gear mounts a look—especially from about 100,000–150,000 km onward or any time there’s a knock from the front end. A quick pry-bar check for play, along with a visual for cracking, compression set, or oil contamination, goes a long way. While the Crown runs EPS (so there’s no power-steering fluid leak to worry about), engine oil or road grime can still degrade rubber over time.

Replacement is straightforward workshop work: support the rack, remove the mounting bolts and clamps, swap the insulator bushes (observing any orientation marks), and torque the hardware to the spec in the Toyota repair manual. Many techs recommend a wheel alignment afterwards, because even a small positional change in the rack or subframe can influence toe. Stick with quality OEM-equivalent rubber for the best NVH balance, stiffer polyurethane can sharpen feel but may add cabin buzz. There’s no lubrication or periodic adjustment required—just keep an eye on them after any hard knock, and they’ll generally give years of quiet, precise service.

• Common signs of worn steering-bushes: front-end clunk, wandering or vague steering, uneven front tyre wear, rack movement when rocked.

Popular questions about 2014 Toyota Crown steering-bushes

Does a 2014 Toyota Crown actually have steering-bushes?
It does. The S210 Crown uses rubber insulator bushes to mount the EPS rack to the front subframe. Toyota’s repair manual and EPC diagrams for the S210 list these parts within the Steering Gear & Linkage group, confirming they’re a serviceable item separate from the rack itself.

When should the steering-bushes be replaced?
There’s no fixed interval, but inspection from around 100,000–150,000 km is wise. Replace them if there’s visible cracking, the rack shifts under load, or you’re chasing clunks and vague steering that aren’t caused by tie-rods or lower arm bushes. After a hard kerb hit, get them checked.

Do you need a wheel alignment after replacing the bushes?
It’s usually recommended. Even if the rack goes back in the same spot, tiny changes at the mounts can alter toe. An alignment ensures the Crown tracks straight and preserves those front tyres.