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On average, the cost for a Mazda Protege5 Steering Rack Mounting Bushings Replacement is $404 with $24 for parts and $380 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.
| Car | Service | Estimate | Shop/Dealer Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Mazda Protege5L4-2.0L | Service typeSteering Rack Mounting Bushings Replacement | Estimate$507.92 | Shop/Dealer Price$559.92 - $625.89 |
| 2003 Mazda Protege5L4-2.0L | Service typeSteering Rack Mounting Bushings Replacement | Estimate$427.92 | Shop/Dealer Price$479.99 - $546.01 |
The power steering rack is the part that converts the steering wheel input into a usable side-to-side direction. The steering gear, or steering rack, is mounted to the frame of the vehicle. Since mounting it directly to the frame would cause extreme road noise and a ‘noisy’ steering feel, it is mounted by means of steering rack mounting bushings. These steel sleeves surround every mounting point on your vehicle’s steering rack. The sleeves themselves are also wrapped in a neoprene rubber. Together, bushings are able to dampen the natural vibration that occurs when driving and allow you to operate your vehicle without having excessive road noise or feedback in the steering wheel. If the steering rack mounting bushings are worn or have come loose, you will have a clunk in your steering wheel and less responsive steering overall.
The steering gear or rack is checked with every suspension and steering inspection performed on your vehicle. The steering rack mounting bushings are included during those inspections. If the steering rack mounting bushings are identified as worn or loose, have one of our expert mechanics replace them.
Steering rack mounting bushings are essential for the operation of your vehicle. While you can definitely drive with bad bushings, poor steering control could end in an accident.
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