Parts for your 2017 Nissan X-trail-Steering bushes

2017 Nissan X‑TRAIL steering-bushes — do they exist on this model?

Short answer: no, not as a separate, serviceable part. For the 2017 Nissan X‑TRAIL (T32), the steering gear is an electric power steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion unit that bolts directly to the front subframe. Referencing the Nissan T32 X‑TRAIL Electronic Service Manual, ST—Steering System (model years around 2014–2019), the steering gear is serviced as an assembly and the manual specifically avoids disassembly beyond outer/inner tie rods. There’s no separate “steering rack bush” procedure or part number. Nissan’s FAST parts catalogue for T32 backs this up, showing no standalone “bush—steering gear” listing, the EPS rack mounts with bolts and any NVH isolation is integral to the unit. Steering column support is via bearings and a coupler, not rubber bushes.

That’s why “steering-bushes” aren’t called up for this vehicle: modern EPS systems are designed for precise control and assist calibration, so the rack is mounted solidly (or with bonded, non-serviceable isolators) to keep alignment and steering feel consistent. Any isolation for noise and vibration is handled within the rack’s design and the subframe mounts rather than through replaceable rack bushes like older hydraulic systems sometimes used.

If the driver’s feeling clunks, play, or vague steering in a 2017 X‑TRAIL, the likely culprits aren’t “steering-bushes” but wear in other front-end parts: inner or outer tie-rod ends, lower control arm bushes, or stabiliser (sway) bar bushes and links. The steering column’s universal joint can also develop play. A wheel alignment check, tyre pressures, and inspection of those components is the sensible first step. If the EPS rack itself is loose or has internal wear, the approved repair path per the service manual is rack replacement, not bush replacement.

For routine servicing, a workshop will check tie-rod ends for free play, inspect boots for tears, confirm column U‑joint condition, and ensure subframe bolts are torqued correctly. There’s no scheduled maintenance for “steering-bushes” on this model because they’re simply not a separate item.

Popular questions

Does the 2017 Nissan X‑TRAIL have steering-bushes I can replace?
Not as a separate part. The EPS steering rack on the T32 is serviced as a complete assembly. Nissan’s T32 Steering System manual and the FAST parts listings don’t show a standalone rack bush kit. If there’s steering play or noise, inspection should focus on tie-rod ends, control arm bushes, and sway bar hardware, or the rack assembly if faulted.

What’s causing my X‑TRAIL’s front-end clunk if it’s not steering-bushes?
Common causes are worn outer tie-rod ends, inner tie rods, stabiliser links/bushes, or lower control arm bushes. A technician will also check the steering column U‑joint and confirm the rack-to-subframe mounting is secure. If the rack has internal wear, replacement of the rack assembly is the prescribed fix.

Can I fit aftermarket steering rack bushes to tighten the steering feel?
There isn’t a recognised aftermarket rack bush kit for the T32 X‑TRAIL because the EPS rack doesn’t use separate, serviceable bushes. Chasing steering precision is better done with fresh tie-rod ends, correct tyre pressures, proper alignment, and ensuring suspension bushes are in good nick.