Parts for your 2017 Nissan Pulsar-Steering bushes

2017 Nissan Pulsar steering-bushes — relevant or not?

Short answer: steering-bushes aren’t a thing on the 2017 Nissan Pulsar (B17). The car runs an electric power steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion that bolts directly to the front suspension member without separate, serviceable steering rack bushes. This layout is confirmed in the Nissan Factory Service Manual for the B17 (2017), Section ST: Steering System, which depicts the steering gear assembly mounted solidly to the subframe and lists no “rack bush” or “insulator” parts. The Nissan FAST/EPC parts catalogue for B17 likewise shows no stand-alone steering-bush components for the rack or column, and common service databases (e.g., HaynesPro/Autodata) don’t list a labour operation for steering rack bush replacement on this model.

Why doesn’t the Pulsar use steering-bushes? With EPS, Nissan prioritises steering precision and consistent assist calibration. A rigid-mounted rack keeps the EPS torque/angle sensing accurate and the on-centre feel crisp, while noise and vibration are handled elsewhere in the platform — through the subframe/suspension member mounts, the column isolator, and the lower control arm and stabiliser bar bushings. The steering column’s internal bearings are integral to the column assembly and not serviced as separate “bushes”.

If there’s play, a clunk, or vibration up front on a 2017 Pulsar, the usual suspects aren’t “steering-bushes” but other wear items:

• Outer and inner tie-rod joints
• Lower control arm bushes (particularly the large rear bush)
• Stabiliser (sway) bar D-bushes and links
• Strut top mounts and bearings
• Loose rack-to-subframe fasteners (check torque if work’s been done)

Practical servicing tips for owners and workshops in AU/NZ: focus inspections on the tie-rods and control arm bushes, make sure the rack boots are intact, and perform a proper wheel alignment after any front-end work. If the steering angle sensor is offset after repairs or alignment, carry out a calibration with suitable scan tooling so the EPS and stability control behave as intended. Tyre condition and pressures remain a big factor in how the Pulsar steers and tracks on our roads, so keep an eye on wear patterns and rotate at sensible kilometre intervals.

Popular questions

Does a 2017 Nissan Pulsar have steering rack bushes?
No. Factory documentation for the B17 shows the EPS rack mounted directly to the subframe without separate, serviceable bushes. There’s no genuine Nissan part listing for rack bushes on this model.

What causes steering clunks on a Pulsar if there are no steering-bushes?
Most commonly worn outer or inner tie-rods, tired lower control arm bushes, or stabiliser bar D-bushes/links. Strut top mounts can also knock. A quick front-end inspection and alignment check usually pinpoints it.

Can aftermarket polyurethane steering-bushes be fitted to the Pulsar?
There’s no factory provision for rack bushes on the B17, so “universal” bush kits aren’t appropriate. Modifying the rack mounting can affect EPS calibration and roadworthy compliance, so it’s not recommended.