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Diff top bush change

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Diff top bush change

Post by synthedup » Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:08 am

Hi all,

Has anyone changed the diff top mount bush?

Can it be don’t with the diff on the car or does it need takin off? Is it a diy job? :)

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Diff top bush change

Post by Maniac » Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:53 pm

On an e89? Given you’ve posted in the e89 area which model?

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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:58 pm

Diff needs to come out, along with the full exhaust and prop also needs dropping..

Access is tight at the back of the diff..
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Post by z4russ11 » Sun May 27, 2018 4:36 pm

@synthedup - what are the symptoms?
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Post by Beatman » Sun May 27, 2018 7:04 pm

z4russ11 wrote: Sun May 27, 2018 4:36 pm @synthedup - what are the symptoms? Mine’s whining and not sure which bits to replace first...
I'll also be interested, as I also have developed a whining from the diff area.
My Car- 2004 3.0se sterling grey, mv3s , satnav, heated seats, ZHP.

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