Parts for your 2017 Haval H6-Steering bushes

2017 Haval H6 steering-bushes — what they do, and when to sort them out

Yes, steering-bushes are relevant on the 2017 Haval H6. The model uses a rack-and-pinion steering gear that’s mounted to the front subframe with isolator bushes, and there are also bushes in the steering column support. This is confirmed across technical references including the Great Wall Motors/Haval H6 Service Manual (Steering – Rack and Pinion section), the Haval Electronic Parts Catalogue (steering gear mounting bush listings for 2015–2018 H6), and workshop data sets used in Australia and New Zealand (e.g., Autodata/HaynesPro). No special aftermarket conversion is needed—the bushes are part of the factory steering setup.

On this H6, the steering-bushes cushion the rack and column from vibration and road shock, helping the steering feel steady on-centre and reducing kickback. Over time, heat, oil mist, and hard knocks can age the rubber, which leads to play, clunks, and a looser feel through the wheel. Because these bushes keep the rack located precisely, they also protect tyre wear and alignment from wandering about.

Owners often notice worn bushes as a dull knock over speed humps or potholes, a bit of steering shimmy, or a vague, tramlining feel on coarse chip roads. If the steering feels fine cold but goes sloppy once the car’s warmed up, that can also point to softening bushes.

As part of regular servicing on a 2017 Haval H6, it’s worth asking the tech to:

• Inspect rack and column bushes every 20,000 km or 12 months for splits, perishing, and excessive movement during a steering sweep.
• Check for oil contamination from nearby leaks that can accelerate rubber degradation.
• Verify fastener torque on the rack mounts after any subframe, suspension, or gearbox work.

Replacement is straightforward in workshop terms: support the rack, undo the mounts, swap the bushes, and re-torque to spec. An alignment check is smart afterwards—while toe may not always shift, even a slight change can show up in tyre wear. Sticking with quality OE-style rubber suits daily driving and keeps NVH civilised, polyurethane can sharpen feel but may pass a bit more road texture into the cabin.

If there’s any doubt, a road test over small bumps with light brake pressure can help the technician pinpoint bush knock versus a loose tie-rod end or lower control arm bush. Left too long, flogged bushes can hasten wear in the rack and related joints, so it’s cheaper to sort them early.

Technical references used: Great Wall Motors/Haval H6 (2015–2018) Service Manual – Steering System, Haval H6 Electronic Parts Catalogue – Steering Gear Mounting Bush, Professional workshop databases (Autodata/HaynesPro) used across AU/NZ.

Popular questions

Does the 2017 Haval H6 use steering rack bushes or is the rack solid-mounted?
It uses bushes. The steering rack is mounted to the subframe with isolator bushes that control movement and keep noise and vibration down. Parts catalogues list these as replaceable items, and the service manual shows them during rack removal/installation.

What are the common signs the H6 needs new steering-bushes?
Drivers usually notice a dull clunk over sharp bumps, vague or wandering steering on the motorway, and a light knock felt through the wheel during quick left-right inputs. Visual checks often show cracked or oil-soaked rubber on the mount points.

Will worn steering-bushes fail a WOF/roadworthy?
Potentially, yes. Excessive steering rack movement or a measurable amount of play at the wheel can be grounds for rejection. Replacing the worn bushes and confirming alignment generally restores compliance and steering feel.