Help Please Rear Diff Bushing

MadChemist · 01-16-2012, 10:58 PM

I am about 7 hours into replacing the rear diff bushing. Finally got the new busing pressed into the carrier. My concern is that one side is flush with the mount and the other side extends about 1.5cm beyond the mount. I can't make each side equal due to the tool that I am using. Picture are attached of what I am talking about. Any ideas of how this is supposed to be? Thanks in advance.

The_Don · 01-16-2012, 11:07 PM

It's not actually supposed to be equal on each side. Are you using a home hashed tool or an actual rear diff tool?

MadChemist · 01-16-2012, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Don

It's not actually supposed to be equal on each side. Are you using a home hashed tool or an actual rear diff tool?

I am actually renting the tool from a forum member here. It definitely isn't a BMW tool but was made using CNC and high grade steel. The bushing that I am using to replace the old one is Meyle HD, it seems to be a little wider.

The_Don · 01-16-2012, 11:28 PM

You should be fine then. As long as you used the tool in the orientation outlined in the directions/illustrations you will be fine.

MadChemist · 01-17-2012, 03:36 PM

Okay. Thanks. Just wanted to make sure it was in properly prior to attaching the diff.

MadChemist · 02-02-2012, 12:02 AM

Just an update: Bushing turned out great and fixed the thump between shifts.

01-16-2012, 10:58 PM	#1
MadChemist Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 102 My Ride: SC E46, 87 E30 View My Garage	Help Please Rear Diff Bushing I am about 7 hours into replacing the rear diff bushing. Finally got the new busing pressed into the carrier. My concern is that one side is flush with the mount and the other side extends about 1.5cm beyond the mount. I can't make each side equal due to the tool that I am using. Picture are attached of what I am talking about. Any ideas of how this is supposed to be? Thanks in advance. Attached Thumbnails

01-16-2012, 11:07 PM	#2
The_Don Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 549 My Ride: 2001, 325Ci View My Garage	It's not actually supposed to be equal on each side. Are you using a home hashed tool or an actual rear diff tool? __________________ - UUC Stg. 1 LTW Flywheel - UUC SSK + DSSR - UUC TM +TME - UUC Rear Adjustable Control Arms - UUC Swaybarbarians - AST Sportline II - - RE Underdrive Pullys - RE FCABs - BMW Performance Control Arms - Shark Injector - EMP High Flow Water Pump - TMS Adjustable Endlinks - K&N CAI - - M3 Motor Mounts - For Sale Seat Electronic Parts

01-16-2012, 11:28 PM	#4
The_Don Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 549 My Ride: 2001, 325Ci View My Garage	You should be fine then. As long as you used the tool in the orientation outlined in the directions/illustrations you will be fine. __________________ - UUC Stg. 1 LTW Flywheel - UUC SSK + DSSR - UUC TM +TME - UUC Rear Adjustable Control Arms - UUC Swaybarbarians - AST Sportline II - - RE Underdrive Pullys - RE FCABs - BMW Performance Control Arms - Shark Injector - EMP High Flow Water Pump - TMS Adjustable Endlinks - K&N CAI - - M3 Motor Mounts - For Sale Seat Electronic Parts

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01-17-2012, 03:36 PM	#5
MadChemist Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 102 My Ride: SC E46, 87 E30 View My Garage	Okay. Thanks. Just wanted to make sure it was in properly prior to attaching the diff.

02-02-2012, 12:02 AM	#6
MadChemist Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 102 My Ride: SC E46, 87 E30 View My Garage	Just an update: Bushing turned out great and fixed the thump between shifts.