Parts for your 2019 Volvo Xc60-Steering bushes

2019 Volvo XC60 steering bushes — are they actually a thing?

Short answer: steering bushes aren’t a separate, serviceable part on the 2019 Volvo XC60. On the SPA-platform XC60 (2018-on), Volvo uses an electric power steering (EPS) rack that bolts rigidly to the front subframe with fasteners and metal sleeves. There aren’t any standalone “steering rack bushes” listed for this model year, and nothing to press in or out during routine servicing.

This isn’t a miss in the catalogue — it’s by design. The EPS rack needs a solid, repeatable mounting for sharp on-centre feel and for driver-assistance systems (like Pilot Assist and Lane Keeping Aid) to stay precisely calibrated. Noise and vibration control is handled elsewhere: mainly via the subframe mounts, front lower control arm bushes (including the big hydro-bush at the rear of the arm), and the anti-roll bar (stabiliser) bushes. If something feels loose at the wheel, those are the usual suspects on this Volvo, not rack bushes.

What should owners and techs check instead? If there’s play, shimmy, or clunks over bumps, attention typically goes to:

• Front lower control arm bushes (rear hydro-bush and front bush)
• Anti-roll bar D-bushes and link rods
• Outer/inner tie-rod ends and top strut mounts/bearings
• Front subframe bushes and wheel alignment

In Aussie and New Zealand conditions, a proactive inspection of these items every 40,000–60,000 km (or sooner if driving on rough roads) helps keep the XC60 steering tight and confidence-inspiring. Any EPS rack concerns (like assist faults or fluid-like noises despite being electric) should be diagnosed via VIDA, as the rack and its mounts aren’t serviced with separate bushes on this model.

Technical sources that support this:

• Volvo VIDA (Vehicle Information & Diagnostics for Aftersales), Function Group 64 – Steering gear, EPS: rack shown bolted directly to the subframe with specified torque, no replaceable rack bushes.
• Volvo Genuine Parts Catalogue, XC60 (SPA, 2019 MY), Group 64 – Steering gear: exploded diagrams list the steering gear, bolts, and brackets, no separate steering bushes are offered.
• Volvo Workshop Procedures for front suspension and subframe – serviceable bushes identified for control arms and subframe, not for the steering rack mounts.

Popular questions

Does the 2019 Volvo XC60 have steering rack bushes to replace?
No. The EPS rack is solid-mounted to the subframe, and Volvo doesn’t supply separate rack bushes for this model. If there’s free play or knock, inspection usually focuses on control arm bushes, tie-rod ends, and anti-roll bar components.

What fixes vague steering on a 2019 XC60 if not rack bushes?
Most commonly, worn front lower control arm bushes (especially the rear hydro-bush), tired anti-roll bar bushes/links, or loose/worn tie-rod ends. Strut top mounts can also contribute. A proper inspection and alignment typically restore the feel.

How often should front-end bushes be checked in AU/NZ?
A quick check at every service is smart, with a detailed look around 40,000–60,000 km. If the vehicle regularly sees rough roads, towing, or heavy loads, inspect more frequently to catch bush wear early.