Parts for your 2025 Mitsubishi Triton-Steering bushes

2025 Mitsubishi Triton steering-bushes: what they do and when to replace them

Technical documentation for the MY25 (GN-series) Mitsubishi Triton confirms it uses a rack-and-pinion steering system with power assistance, and the steering gear is mounted to the chassis using rubber bushes. This is detailed in Mitsubishi Motors’ Triton GN Workshop Manual (Steering/Group 37), the MY25 Triton Product Specification Guide (Chassis and Steering), and the Mitsubishi Electronic Parts Catalogue (ASA) which lists steering gear mounting bushings for the GN-series. So yes—steering bushes are fitted and relevant to the 2025 Mitsubishi Triton.

On the 2025 Triton, the steering bushes sit between the steering rack and the chassis crossmember. Their job is to hold the rack securely, keep the geometry true, and soak up vibration and harshness before it reaches the cabin. They’re small, but they make a big difference to steering feel—especially on corrugated roads, work sites, and long highway runs across Aus and NZ.

When these bushes start to tire, the driver may notice clunks over potholes, a vague or wandering feel on-centre, or a need to constantly correct the wheel. Sometimes there’s a faint knock when turning slowly into a driveway. Uneven tyre wear or a slight shimmy under braking can also point to soft or split bushes. Because power steering fluid and other oils can degrade rubber, any leaks near the rack are bad news for bush life.

Good servicing practice is to inspect the steering bushes at each scheduled service—look for cracks, tearing, ovalised holes, or any visible rack movement as a helper rocks the steering wheel. In harder use (towing, corrugations, mine/forestry work), checking every 20,000 km is smart. There’s no fixed replacement interval, it’s condition-based. When it’s time, replace bushes as a matched set and retorque the rack fasteners to the workshop manual spec with the ute at normal ride height. A wheel alignment should follow, and if the vehicle is equipped with ADAS features that reference steering angle, have those checks performed as well.

Choosing parts comes down to how the Triton is used. Genuine-style rubber bushes preserve comfort and isolation, perfect for mixed on-road/off-road use. Quality polyurethane upgrades can sharpen response and resist oil, but they can add a touch more vibration, some owners love that planted feel, others prefer the factory refinement. Either way, clean installation, correct torque, and a quick alignment will keep the Triton pointing straight and steering sweet.

• Watch for: clunks, wander, off-centre play, uneven tyre wear, oil-soaked rubber
• Service tip: inspect every service, sooner if heavily loaded or off-road
• After replacement: torque to spec, align wheels, check ADAS/EPS calibrations if applicable

Does the 2025 Mitsubishi Triton have steering rack bushes?
Yes. The GN-series Triton uses a rack-and-pinion assembly mounted with rubber bushes to the chassis crossmember, as noted in the Triton GN Workshop Manual and supported by listings in Mitsubishi’s Electronic Parts Catalogue. They control rack location, reduce vibration, and protect steering feel.

How often should Triton steering bushes be replaced?
There’s no set kilometre limit. On mostly sealed roads, they commonly last many tens of thousands of kilometres. Heavy towing, corrugations, or oil exposure shortens life. Have them inspected at each service, and replace when cracked, deformed, oil-soaked, or when steering feel goes vague or noisy.

Can polyurethane bushes be fitted to a 2025 Triton?
They can. Poly bushes usually tighten steering response and resist oil, which some owners prefer for towing or off-road work. Expect a little more road feel in the cabin compared with OEM rubber. Fit quality parts, follow torque specs, and finish with an alignment.