Parts for your 2014 Volvo Xc60-Steering bushes

2014 Volvo XC60 steering bushes — are they actually used?

Short answer: no, separate steering bushes aren’t a fitted or serviceable item on the 2014 Volvo XC60. Technical references including Volvo’s VIDA workshop information (2014D, Group 64 – Steering gear), the Volvo Genuine Parts Catalogue for XC60 (P3 platform, MY2014), and major OEM parts databases used by dealers and independent specialists show the steering rack (gear) is hard-mounted to the front subframe with bolts and collars, without any separate, replaceable rack-mount rubber bushes. Aftermarket catalogues that normally list rack bushes for vehicles that use them likewise show none for the 2014 XC60, which backs up the factory documentation.

Why Volvo doesn’t use separate steering bushes on this model comes down to precision and durability. The P3 platform rack is engineered for direct mounting to keep steering feel tight and consistent, whether the vehicle has hydraulic or electric-hydraulic assist. Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) tuning is handled elsewhere — through subframe isolation, control arm bushes, and strut top mounts — rather than with soft rack-mount bushes that can introduce play as they age.

If someone’s chasing a clunk, wander or vague on-centre feel in a 2014 XC60, the smart play is to look at parts that do wear and are intended to be serviceable:

• Outer and inner tie rod ends (steering links)
• Front lower control arm bushes (front and rear positions)
• Front stabiliser (sway bar) bushes and links
• Strut top mounts/bearings and front wheel bearings
• Front subframe bolts and alignment of the subframe if it’s been disturbed

Any work on tie rods or control arm bushes should be followed by a proper wheel alignment. If there’s movement at the steering rack itself, it’s generally not a bushing issue — you’d be inspecting for loose fasteners, subframe damage, or internal rack wear. Where the rack’s isolation features are integral to the housing, the remedy is rack replacement rather than pressing in bushes.

Bottom line: “steering bushes” aren’t a thing on the 2014 XC60. Keep the genuine wear items in the steering and front suspension in good nick, and the big Swede will track straight and feel right at the wheel.

Popular questions

Does a 2014 Volvo XC60 have steering rack bushes I can replace?

No. Factory documentation and parts catalogues show the rack is bolted directly to the subframe without separate serviceable bushes. If there’s movement at the rack, you’re looking at fasteners, subframe alignment, or an internal rack issue rather than rubber bushes.

What should I check if my XC60’s steering feels loose or clunky?

Focus on outer/inner tie rods, front lower control arm bushes, sway bar links and bushes, and strut top mounts. These are the common wear points that influence steering feel. Fixing any of these should be followed by a wheel alignment.

Can I fit polyurethane steering bushes to sharpen the feel?

Not for the steering rack — there aren’t separate bushes on this model. If you want a firmer front end, quality control arm and sway bar bush upgrades exist, but expect a trade-off with a bit more NVH. Always choose reputable brands and have alignment checked after fitting.