Parts for your 2020 Nissan Serena-Steering bushes

2020 Nissan Serena steering bushes: relevant or not?

For the 2020 Nissan Serena (C27 series), “steering bushes” are not a standalone, serviceable part. Technical references including the Nissan Serena C27 Electronic Service Manual (ESM), Steering (ST) section for 2019–2020, and Nissan FAST electronic parts catalogues for C27 variants (e.g., GC27, GFC27, HC27, HFC27) don’t list separate steering rack mounting bushes or column bushes as individual replaceable items. Instead, the steering gear is an electric power steering (EPS) design that mounts rigidly to the front suspension member, and the steering column uses integrated bearings/insulators within the column assembly.

That design choice means there aren’t “steering bushes” to replace in the traditional sense. On older hydraulic or some manual systems, rubber insulators could be swapped to address clunks or vibration. On the C27 Serena, Nissan’s engineering bundles NVH isolation and alignment control into the steering gear, column assembly, and subframe architecture. If there’s excessive play or noise traced to the rack mounts or column support, the repair path in the ESM is typically to replace the steering gear or column assembly, rather than pressing in new bushes.

Owners who report symptoms often attributed to “worn steering bushes” (steering shimmy, clunks over bumps, vague on‑centre feel) should instead focus inspections on parts that are serviceable and commonly wear:

• Inner and outer tie rod ends for free play or split boots
• Front lower control arm bushes and ball joints (these affect steering feel but are suspension parts)
• Sway bar (stabiliser) link rods and D‑bushes for knocks over small bumps
• Steering column universal joints for notchiness or free play
• Front subframe and steering gear fasteners for correct torque

Because the Serena uses EPS, there’s no power steering fluid to service. As part of routine servicing, a workshop should road test, check alignment, inspect tyre wear patterns, and perform a hands‑on check of tie rods and column joints. If free play is found within the steering gear housing or at its mounting points and no separate bush is listed, the ESM procedure points to steering gear replacement.

FAQs

Does the 2020 Nissan Serena have steering rack bushes?
No. The C27 Serena’s EPS steering gear mounts without separate, serviceable rack bushes. Nissan’s ESM and FAST parts listings don’t show individual rack-mount bushes for this model. If there’s movement at the rack or abnormal noise, diagnosis typically leads to fastener torque checks or steering gear replacement.

What should be checked if there’s play in the steering?
Start with inner and outer tie rods, then look at the front lower control arm bushes, sway bar links/D‑bushes, and the steering column universal joints. Also confirm wheel alignment and tyre condition. These items are the usual culprits when drivers suspect “bush” issues on a C27 Serena.

Is there power steering fluid to change on the 2020 Serena?
No. It uses electric power steering (EPS), so there’s no hydraulic fluid. Maintenance focuses on mechanical joint inspections, alignment, and ensuring the steering gear and subframe fasteners are correctly torqued.