Parts for your 2017 Honda Civic-Steering bushes

2017 Honda Civic steering-bushes — are they used?

For the 2017 Honda Civic (10th gen, FC/FK), “steering-bushes” aren’t a relevant or serviceable item. The car uses an electric power steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion that bolts directly to the front subframe with brackets and specific fasteners, not rubber rack-mount bushes. Honda’s workshop procedures and parts listings for this model show no separate steering rack bushes to replace. Technical references: Honda Civic 2016–2019 Service Manual (Steering: Steering Gearbox Removal & Installation) and Honda Parts Catalog (Steering/EPS gear assembly) — both depict the rack secured with bolts and stiffener plates, with no rack-mount bush components specified.

Why Honda doesn’t use rack “steering-bushes” here comes down to precision and NVH tuning. The EPS rack is designed to be rigidly mounted so the system can deliver direct steering feel and accurate assist without the compliance or movement that rubber bushes would introduce. Any isolation from road harshness is managed elsewhere in the chassis — through the front lower control arm (compliance) bushings, subframe mounts, and the stabiliser (sway) bar bushings, not at the rack itself.

If a driver feels play, vibration, wander or a clunk and suspects “steering-bushes”, the smart move on a 2017 Civic is to check the components that actually wear and influence steering feel:

• Inner and outer tie rods (including boots/gaiters for splits and grease loss)
• Front lower control arm rear compliance bushings (common source of shimmy and braking wander)
• Front stabiliser bar D-bushes and links (clunks over bumps)
• Strut top mounts/bearings and front wheel bearings (for noise and notchiness)
• Subframe mounting hardware torque and condition (after prior work or impacts)

The EPS rack itself is sealed and not a routine service item. After any steering or suspension work, a wheel alignment is essential, and tyre condition and pressures should be checked to avoid tramlining. Software calibration for the EPS isn’t part of regular servicing and is typically only relevant after rack replacement or when directed by Honda diagnostic procedures.

Bottom line: a 2017 Civic doesn’t have serviceable steering-bushes. If the steering feels off, look to tie rods, control arm bushings, sway bar hardware and alignment rather than hunting for a rack bush that simply isn’t fitted to this model.

Popular questions about 2017 Honda Civic steering-bushes

Does a 2017 Honda Civic have steering-bushes I can replace?
No. The EPS steering rack is rigidly mounted to the subframe without separate rubber rack-mount bushes. Honda’s service manual procedure lists bolts, brackets and stiffener plates only, and the parts catalog doesn’t list any steering rack bush kit for this model.

What should be checked if the steering feels loose or clunks?
Start with inner and outer tie rods, front lower control arm compliance bushings, sway bar links and D-bushes, and strut top mounts. Verify subframe fastener torque and finish with a proper wheel alignment. Tyre condition and pressures can also make a big difference to feel.

Can I fit aftermarket steering rack bushes to sharpen the steering?
Not on this model. There’s no provision for rack-mount bushes, and retrofitting would require non-standard modifications. Improving feel is better achieved by renewing worn tie rods and control arm bushes, ensuring quality tyres, and getting a precise alignment.