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  • S62
    Wrencher
    • Nov 2011
    • 262

    #1

    Diff bushing tool?

    Hey guys. Well when I recently swapped out my suspension I noticed that the differential bushing was cracked and needs replacing. I was wondering if I need any special to to remove or install the new bushing?
    And the PO snapped a bolt off in the diff and I wanted to know if I can just unscrew the CV joints and drive shaft from the diff in order to remove it. Or do I have to remove the subframe and the ends of the axle to be able to drop the diff completely .

    Thanks
  • Tron
    Advanced Member
    • Apr 2011
    • 155

    #2
    There it the screws on either side, the drive shaft bolts, and 4 bolts on the top holding it to the sub frame. As far as the diff bushing I don't really know. Btw what do you mean he snapped a bolt off IN the diff? is it one that holds the back cover on or something else?

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    • nando
      Moderator
      • Nov 2003
      • 34827

      #3
      just remove the cover. way easier. you don't have to remove the diff.

      then you can bring it to a shop and have them use a press. should be cheap.
      Build thread

      Bimmerlabs

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      • S62
        Wrencher
        • Nov 2011
        • 262

        #4
        Originally posted by Tron
        There it the screws on either side, the drive shaft bolts, and 4 bolts on the top holding it to the sub frame. As far as the diff bushing I don't really know. Btw what do you mean he snapped a bolt off IN the diff? is it one that holds the back cover on or something else?
        Yes the bolt is snapped off in the top of the diff, not the back of the diff but I know what your referring to. It is one of the 4 screws that are on top of it.

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        • S62
          Wrencher
          • Nov 2011
          • 262

          #5
          Originally posted by nando
          just remove the cover. way easier. you don't have to remove the diff.

          then you can bring it to a shop and have them use a press. should be cheap.
          Ya but I also have a bolt that is broken off in the top of it so I need to remove the entire thing in order to remove the broken bolt. By any chance do you know if I can remove it without taking of the subframe?

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          • jlevie
            R3V OG
            • Nov 2006
            • 13530

            #6
            Disconnect the half shafts at the differential flanges, disconnect the drive shaft, and drop the differential. There is no need to drop the subframe.
            The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
            Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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            • S62
              Wrencher
              • Nov 2011
              • 262

              #7
              Originally posted by jlevie
              Disconnect the half shafts at the differential flanges, disconnect the drive shaft, and drop the differential. There is no need to drop the subframe.
              Great, thank you very much

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