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2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross steering-rack: what it does and how to look after it
Technical sources confirm the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross uses a rack-and-pinion steering-rack with Electric Power Steering (EPS). This is documented in the Mitsubishi Motors Service Manual for Eclipse Cross (GK/GL series, Group 37 – Steering), Mitsubishi Motors Australia 2024 Eclipse Cross specifications noting Electric Power Steering, and professional workshop databases such as Autodata/HaynesPro, which list the steering type as rack-and-pinion with EPS assist.
On the 2024 Eclipse Cross, the steering-rack converts the driver’s steering wheel input into precise left–right movement to turn the front wheels. It’s paired with EPS, so an electric motor provides the assist rather than hydraulic fluid. That means lighter effort around town and a more planted feel at highway speeds, with fewer moving parts and no power-steering fluid to service.
As part of routine servicing, the steering-rack deserves a quick once-over. Even though EPS cuts down maintenance, the mechanical gear, inner and outer tie-rods, and rack boots (gaiters) still wear with kilometres and rough roads. Keeping it healthy helps steering feel, straight-line stability and even tyre life.
- Inspect rack boots for splits or grease seepage, torn boots let grit in and accelerate wear.
- Check inner/outer tie-rods for play, knocks or binding, replace worn joints in pairs when needed.
- Listen for clunks over bumps, on-centre wander, or notchy steering — all signs to investigate the rack and column.
- After any suspension or steering work, carry out a four-wheel alignment and steering-angle/neutral position relearn with a scan tool.
- Ask the dealer to check for EPS software updates during scheduled servicing.
If a steering-rack needs replacing — usually due to excessive free play, persistent knocking, impact damage, or binding — a quality new or remanufactured unit is the go. Fit new self-locking hardware where specified, set the rack to centre before tie-rod adjustment, and always perform an alignment plus EPS/steering-angle calibration. A short road test on mixed surfaces will confirm the wheel sits straight, there’s no pull, and steering assist feels consistent.
Because the Eclipse Cross uses EPS, there’s no hydraulic power-steering fluid or hoses to leak. That said, keeping tyres correctly inflated, avoiding kerb strikes, and inspecting the rack boots at each service (or every 15,000–20,000 km) will help the steering-rack go the distance.
Popular questions
Does the 2024 Eclipse Cross use power-steering fluid?
No. It uses Electric Power Steering (EPS), so there’s no hydraulic fluid to check or replace. Steering assist comes from an electric motor and control module, with a conventional rack-and-pinion gear handling the mechanical movement.
How long should a steering-rack last on an Eclipse Cross?
With intact rack boots and sensible driving, many will run well past 150,000 km. Harsh roads, kerb hits, oversized wheels, or torn boots can shorten that lifespan. Regular inspections and timely tie-rod replacement help the rack last longer.
Can a steering-rack be repaired, or is replacement the only option?
Specialists can recondition some racks, but authorised repairers often replace the assembly for consistency and warranty. Either way, you’ll want a proper wheel alignment and a steering-angle calibration afterwards to keep the wheel straight and the EPS happy.
