Parts for your 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse cross-Steering bushes

2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross steering-bushes — are they used?

For the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, “steering-bushes” aren’t a relevant or serviceable part. Technical documentation for the Eclipse Cross platform shows the model uses an electric power steering (EPS) system with a rack‑and‑pinion mounted to the front crossmember, and a column‑assist electric motor. In Mitsubishi’s workshop literature for the Eclipse Cross (Group 37 Steering, GK/GL series carried into later MYs) and the Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue for 2025MY, there are no separately listed steering rack mounting bushes for routine replacement. Any internal rack guide/support bush is built into the steering gear assembly and is not serviced on its own — if it wears, the prescribed repair is to replace the complete steering gear.

That design choice is deliberate. Column‑assist EPS isolates noise and vibration through the column unit and the body mounting points, so the rack can be bolted directly with rigid brackets or integral cushions that aren’t sold as individual bushes. It keeps steering feel consistent, reduces compliance that could cause lane‑keeping jitter, and cuts down on NVH without needing replaceable rubber rack bushes. It also aligns with the service approach set out in Mitsubishi’s steering section: no periodic maintenance for EPS internals, and component‑level service limited to outer items like tie‑rod ends.

If someone’s chasing looseness, knock, or vagueness at the wheel on a 2025 Eclipse Cross, it’s worth looking at parts that are actually serviceable:

• Outer and inner tie‑rods for play
• Front lower control arm bushes and ball joints (suspension, not steering, but big contributors to feel)
• Stabiliser (sway bar) D‑bushes and links
• Subframe and crossmember fasteners for correct torque
• Steering column joints/couplers and column bearings

So while older hydraulic systems often used replaceable rack mount bushes, the 2025 Eclipse Cross doesn’t list “steering-bushes” as a standalone service item. If a workshop suspects internal rack wear or excessive free play within the gear, the OEM path is to replace the steering gear assembly and perform EPS calibration/centering with a scan tool.

Popular questions about 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross steering-bushes

Does the 2025 Eclipse Cross have steering bushes I can replace?
No. Mitsubishi doesn’t catalogue separate steering rack bushes for this model year. The EPS rack and its internal guides aren’t serviceable on their own — you’d replace the complete steering gear if internal wear is confirmed. Most “loose” or “clunk” complaints come back to tie‑rods, sway bar bushes/links, or control arm bushes instead.

What should be checked first if the steering feels vague or knocks?
Start with outer tie‑rod ends, then inspect inner tie‑rods, sway bar D‑bushes and links, and the front control arm bushes. Make sure the subframe and rack fasteners are torqued to spec, and check the steering column universal joints. If those pass, a technician can test the rack for internal play and perform an EPS calibration.

Are aftermarket polyurethane steering rack bushes available for the Eclipse Cross?
They’re generally not offered for the 2025 model because the rack mounts aren’t designed around replaceable bushes. Some aftermarket catalogues list universal solutions, but fitment and NVH side‑effects are a risk. Sticking with OEM‑style components and fixing wear points around the steering and suspension usually restores feel without introducing extra vibration.