Parts for your 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse cross-Steering bushes

2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross steering bushes

Referencing the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (GK) Service Manual, Group 37: Steering/EPS, and the Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue, the 2019 Eclipse Cross does use steering bushes. These are identified as steering gear mounting cushions/insulators on the rack and a lower steering column bush, confirming the part is relevant to this model.

On a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, steering bushes do a quiet but important job. They cushion the electric power steering rack where it bolts to the subframe and support the lower end of the steering column. That rubber or elastomer layer soaks up vibration and road harshness, keeps the rack precisely located, and helps the steering feel tidy rather than twitchy. Without healthy bushes, the rack can shift fractionally under load, which shows up as clunks over bumps, vague turn-in, or a steering wheel that won’t quite centre as cleanly as it should.

As part of regular servicing, a technician should visually inspect the rack mounts and the column bush for cracks, hardening, or oil swelling, then apply a gentle pry-bar test to check for excess movement while watching the rack lugs. Any shiny witness marks, perished rubber, or movement at the mounts is a sign it’s time to replace. Because geometry matters, bushes on the rack are best replaced as a set, and the mounting bolts re-torqued to workshop spec once the vehicle is at normal ride height. After bush replacement, a wheel alignment is a smart move to keep tyre wear even and steering feel crisp.

Common symptoms of worn bushes include:

• A dull knock or thud through the floor or column on rough roads
• Steering wander or tramlining, especially at motorway speeds
• Imprecise on-centre feel or delayed response when turning
• Uneven or accelerated tyre wear at the front

For most Eclipse Cross drivers in Australia and New Zealand, the bushes will last well, but high-heat urban driving, corrugations, or fluid contamination can age them faster. OE-style rubber keeps NVH low, performance polyurethane can sharpen response but may add a bit of vibration – choose based on how the vehicle is used. Because the Eclipse Cross uses an electric rack, it’s worth noting that some procedures may call for a basic steering angle check after work, a workshop with the correct scan tool can sort that quickly.

Popular questions about 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross steering bushes

How do you tell if the steering bushes are gone on an Eclipse Cross?
Look for a clunk over speed humps, vague steering, or a front-end shimmy that an alignment doesn’t fix. A technician can confirm by checking for movement at the rack mounts and inspecting the column lower bush. Any play or perished rubber is grounds for replacement.

Will worn steering bushes fail a WOF or roadworthy?
They can. Excess play at the steering gear mounts or a deteriorated column bush affects steering security and can be flagged during inspection. If there’s noticeable movement or the bush is cracked, expect a fail until repaired.

Are polyurethane steering bushes a good idea on this model?
Poly bushes can tighten response and longevity under hard use, but they may add NVH compared with OE rubber. For daily commuting, OE-style rubber is usually ideal, for spirited or rough-road use, quality polyurethane is an option if a touch more feedback is acceptable.