Parts for your 2017 Toyota Avensis-Steering bushes

2017 Toyota Avensis: Are steering bushes a thing on this model?

Short answer: steering bushes aren’t a separate, serviceable part on the 2017 Toyota Avensis (T27 series). That’s not a glitch in the catalogue — it’s how Toyota designed the steering on this platform.

Referencing Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for the T27 Avensis and the Toyota service manual (TIS) for the 2015–2018 update, there’s no standalone “steering rack bush” listed for replacement. The model runs electric power steering (EPS), and the rack is mounted to the subframe using hardware and integrated sleeves/mounts that aren’t provided as separate bushes. Industry data sources like Autodata and Haynes Online back this up: servicing focuses on tie rods, column joints, and the rack assembly itself, not on replaceable rack bushes.

Why did Toyota go this way? With EPS on the Avensis, controlling steering feel and alignment stability is easier with a stiffer, more integrated rack mounting. That means fewer compliant rubber interfaces and fewer wear points — but it also means if the rack mounting were to develop play, the fix is typically rack replacement or subframe-related work, not a quick bush swap.

If there’s a knock or vague steering, technicians usually start with parts that do wear on this model:

• Inner and outer tie rod ends
• Lower control arm/wishbone bushes
• Stabiliser (sway) bar D-bushes and links
• Intermediate steering shaft/universal joints
• Subframe alignment and fastener torque checks

So, while “steering bushes” might be a common search term, it’s not a relevant or fitted item on a 2017 Avensis as a separate service component. If the wheel feels off, a proper inspection under the bonnet and on the hoist will zero in on the actual culprits above. And if a parts listing shows generic “steering rack bushes” for this car, it’s worth double-checking fitment — most reputable catalogues won’t list them for the T27.

Popular questions

Does my 2017 Avensis actually have steering bushes?
No separate ones. The steering rack mounts don’t use a replaceable bush kit on the T27 Avensis. Any perceived play is usually from tie rods, control arm bushes, or sway bar hardware rather than a rack bush.

What should be checked first if there’s a steering knock?
Start with outer tie rod ends, then inner tie rods, sway bar links and D-bushes, and the lower control arm rear bushes. Also check the intermediate shaft joints and confirm the subframe and rack fasteners are torqued to spec.

Can aftermarket steering rack bushes be fitted anyway?
Aftermarket listings exist for some Toyotas, but for the T27 Avensis they’re generally not applicable. If a supplier claims a bush kit fits, ask for a precise part cross-reference to the Avensis T27 rack. In most cases, the correct repair path is addressing the actual worn part or replacing the rack assembly if required.