The invention relates to a guide and support assembly for a press compensator, comprising: a bushing (32) for guiding the compensator in the bore thereof, said bushing (32) to be mounted around the compensator; a support nut (38) to be screwed into the bore, the guide bushing (32) being located between a shoulder of the compensator and the support nut (38); and a means (44) axially securing the guide bushing (32) and the support nut (38) together while providing axial, transverse play between the guide bushing (32) and the support nut (38), wherein said means (44) is provided such that the guide bushing (32) is freely rotatable relative to the support nut (38).