Parts for your 2016 Mitsubishi Asx-Steering bushes

2016 Mitsubishi ASX steering-bushes — are they actually used?

For the 2016 Mitsubishi ASX, “steering-bushes” aren’t a separate, serviceable item. Technical sources including the Mitsubishi Motors Service Manual (Group 37A: Steering) for the 2015–2017 ASX/RVR/Outlander Sport and Mitsubishi ASA parts listings show the vehicle uses a column‑assist electric power steering (EPS) system. In this setup, the steering rack is bolted directly to the front crossmember using through‑bolts and steel collars, not rubber rack-mount bushes. Aftermarket catalogues commonly used in workshops across Australia and New Zealand (e.g., SuperPro and Whiteline) also don’t list a steering rack bush kit for this platform, which backs up that there’s no separate “steering-bushes” to replace.

Any bush-like components within the steering gear are internal guides/bearings and aren’t serviced on their own, if they wear, the fix is replacement of the steering gear assembly. That’s why a “steering-bushes” listing isn’t relevant to this model year ASX.

What can be maintained instead? If there’s play, vibration or a knock felt through the wheel, technicians typically look at related, serviceable items:

• Inner and outer tie rod ends (and rack boots)
• Front lower control arm bushes and ball joints
• Sway bar (stabiliser) link rods and D-bushes
• Steering column universal joints and intermediate shaft
• Subframe and rack mounting bolt torque, plus a wheel alignment

For drivers chasing sharper steering feel, the usual wins on a 2016 ASX are good tyres, correct alignment settings, and fresh suspension bushes. Trying to add universal “steering rack bushes” isn’t recommended on this model, as the rack is designed to be rigidly mounted for accuracy and EPS calibration.

Popular questions

Does the 2016 Mitsubishi ASX have steering rack bushes I can replace?
No. The rack is solid-mounted to the crossmember without separate rubber bushes. If there’s looseness traced to the rack itself, the standard repair path is replacement of the steering gear assembly.

What should be checked if there’s a clunk or free play in the wheel?
Start with inner/outer tie rods, lower control arm bushes and ball joints, sway bar links/D‑bushes, and the steering column universal joint. Confirm rack and subframe fasteners are torqued correctly and finish with an alignment. If noise or play remains and is inside the rack, the rack assembly is replaced.

Can aftermarket steering bushes improve feel on a 2016 ASX?
Not really—there aren’t dedicated rack bush kits for this model. Improvements come from fresh suspension bushes, quality tyres, and alignment tweaks within spec rather than adding bushes that the design doesn’t use.