Parts for your 2022 Toyota Camry-Steering bushes

Are steering bushes used on the 2022 Toyota Camry?

Short answer: steering bushes aren’t a thing on the 2022 Toyota Camry (XV70). On this model, the electric power steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion is bolted directly to the front subframe, and there are no separate, serviceable “steering rack bushes” like you might see on older setups.

That’s not just hearsay. Technical sources back it up. The Toyota Repair Manual (TIS) procedures for the 2018–2023 Camry cover removing and installing the steering gear and column, but don’t list any rack-mount or column “bush” replacement steps. The Toyota New Car Features (NCF) manual for the XV70 describes a column-assist EPS designed to be rigidly mounted for steering precision and consistency. And Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) listings for the 2022 Camry (AXVA70/AXVH71 Australasian variants) show the steering gear as a complete assembly with fasteners—no separate rack “cushions” or bushes supplied as individual parts.

Why no steering bushes? With EPS and advanced driver assistance systems (like Lane Trace Assist), Toyota prioritises a firm, consistent connection between the steering wheel and the road. Rigid mounting keeps the assist, centring, and lane-keeping behaviour tight and predictable. NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) is controlled through subframe isolation, the rack housing design, and other suspension bushes, rather than spongy rack mounts.

So, if something feels off at the wheel—clunks, a vague on-centre feel, or a shimmy—it’s normally not “steering bushes”. On a 2022 Camry, the usual suspects are:

• Inner or outer tie rod ends (play or knocking over bumps)
• Front lower control arm bushes (especially the large rear hydro bush)
• Stabiliser (sway) bar D-bushes and links
• Strut top mounts/bearings and general alignment issues
• Tyre wear, pressures, or out-of-round conditions

Good servicing practice for the steering on this Camry is to inspect tie rods for play, check rack boots for tears, verify the intermediate shaft universal joint is smooth, and torque the subframe and steering gear bolts to spec if they’ve ever been disturbed. After any front-end work or a decent bingle under the bonnet, a wheel alignment (with steering angle zero-point check via scan tool) keeps the EPS happy. For most drivers in Australia and New Zealand, a 10,000–15,000 km service interval is a neat time to have these checks done alongside tyre rotations and an alignment as needed.

Technical references consulted: Toyota Repair Manual (TIS) for 2018–2023 Camry (Steering/EPS and Steering Gear sections), Toyota New Car Features (XV70, EPS/Front Suspension layout), and Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue for AXVA70/AXVH71 (AU/NZ). These documents outline a rigidly mounted EPS rack with no separate, serviceable steering bushes.

Popular questions about 2022 Toyota Camry steering bushes

Does a 2022 Toyota Camry have steering rack bushes I can replace?

No—there are no separate, serviceable steering rack bushes on the 2022 Camry. The EPS rack is designed to bolt directly to the front subframe. If there’s play or noise, technicians typically inspect tie rods, control arm bushes, sway bar hardware, and strut tops instead, and confirm alignment and tyre condition.

What symptoms feel like worn steering bushes on a 2022 Camry?

Common complaints—clunks over speed humps, vague on‑centre feel, or a tug under braking—are usually caused by inner/outer tie rods, the large rear lower control arm bush, or sway bar D‑bushes and links. A quick check of tyre wear and pressures plus a proper alignment often restores the crisp steering feel these cars are known for.

What steering maintenance makes sense without steering bushes to replace?

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to check tie rods for free play, rack boots for splits, the intermediate shaft U‑joint for binding, and the torque on steering gear/subframe fasteners if they’ve been removed. Keep tyres in good nick, and have a wheel alignment and steering angle calibration performed after any front-end work or a kerb strike.