Parts for your 2018 Suzuki Splash-Steering bushes

2018 Suzuki Splash steering-bushes — do they exist on this model?

Based on factory literature and parts catalogues for the Suzuki Splash (K12B) and its Opel/Vauxhall twin, the Agila B, this model does not use separate, serviceable steering-bushes. The Suzuki Splash/K12B Workshop Manual (Steering/EPS section), the Maruti Ritz (Indian-market Splash) service manual, and the GM Europe EPC/TIS for Agila B show a column-assist electric power steering (C‑EPS) with a rack-and-pinion that’s rigidly mounted to the front crossmember, with no replaceable rack mounting bushes listed as individual parts. Any compliance in the front end is largely provided by suspension bushes (control arm and anti-roll bar) rather than “steering-bushes”.

Why that’s the case: with column-assist EPS, manufacturers often bolt the steering rack solidly to the subframe to sharpen steering feel and keep the EPS calibration consistent. The column itself uses bearings and a torque sensor, while isolation of noise and vibration is handled by other chassis components. Because of this architecture, the Splash doesn’t have the traditional rack-to-subframe rubber bushes that some older hydraulic systems used.

So when owners ask about “steering-bushes” on a 2018 Splash, they’re usually chasing play, clunks or vagueness that actually come from other bits. The usual suspects are:

• Front lower control arm bushes (especially the large rear compliance bush)
• Anti-roll bar D-bushes and the drop links
• Intermediate steering shaft universal joint wear
• Top strut mounts or worn inner/outer tie rod ends (ball joints, not bushes)

Practical servicing advice for a Splash with vague steering or a knock on bumps:

• Inspect the lower control arm bushes for cracking or separation, replace arms/bushes in pairs and get a wheel alignment.
• Check the anti-roll bar D-bushes for slop and the drop links for free play, they’re inexpensive and commonly cause front-end taps.
• Feel for notchiness in the intermediate shaft U-joint, replace if stiff or loose.
• If the steering rack itself has measurable internal play or leaks (rare on C‑EPS), the manuals point to replacing the rack as an assembly, as there are no service bush kits listed.

Those checks line up with the Splash/Ritz service manuals and the Agila B EPC diagrams, which list fasteners, the rack, and the subframe, but no separate steering rack bushes.

Popular questions

Does a 2018 Suzuki Splash have steering-bushes I can replace?
Not as a separate part. The Splash’s EPS rack is mounted solidly, with no replaceable rack bushes shown in the Suzuki Splash/K12B workshop manual or the Opel/Vauxhall Agila B EPC. If there’s play, look to control arm bushes, anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, tie rod ends, or the intermediate shaft joint.

What’s the usual fix for a steering knock on a Splash if it’s not the “steering-bushes”?
Most commonly it’s worn control arm rear bushes or tired anti-roll bar D-bushes/drop links. Replacing those typically clears knocks on sharp bumps. Also check the intermediate shaft U-joint for stiffness or free play.

How often should front-end bushes be checked on a Splash?
Every 15,000–20,000 km during routine servicing is a good rhythm for Aussie and Kiwi roads. If you notice steering wander, uneven tyre wear, or clunks, bring the check forward.