Drivetrain All4 R-Diff Bushing Insert Install
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All4 R-Diff Bushing Insert Install
I picked up a set of Powerflex Rear Diff Bushing Inserts (PFR5-1826) a while back. They didn't come with any instructions and in my excitement to install them I put them in with much haste without spending a lot of time on it. I noted from time to time that I'd get a clunk from the back when pulling out of my driveway. Today I had some time so I re-examined my work, guess what, I installed them wrong.
So since there aren't any instructions I figured I'd write some. See attached photo for correct vs incorrect examples.
**I'm not liable if you break your car or injure yourself, preform work at your own risk **
Do one side at a time. On the drivers side you may need to remove the exhaust hanger in order to lower the exhaust enough to pull the diff arm down, its held to the car by two 13mm nuts.
1) Remove the 16mm bolt
2) Spray the inserts with your favorite lube
3) Pull the arm down and install bushing from the top side.
4) Reassemble
So since there aren't any instructions I figured I'd write some. See attached photo for correct vs incorrect examples.
**I'm not liable if you break your car or injure yourself, preform work at your own risk **
Do one side at a time. On the drivers side you may need to remove the exhaust hanger in order to lower the exhaust enough to pull the diff arm down, its held to the car by two 13mm nuts.
1) Remove the 16mm bolt
2) Spray the inserts with your favorite lube
3) Pull the arm down and install bushing from the top side.
4) Reassemble
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Thanks for taking the time to post this...really appreciate it. I just ordered a pair to complement the front engine mount bushing.
I picked up a set of Powerflex Rear Diff Bushing Inserts (PFR5-1826) a while back. They didn't come with any instructions and in my excitement to install them I put them in with much haste without spending a lot of time on it. I noted from time to time that I'd get a clunk from the back when pulling out of my driveway. Today I had some time so I re-examined my work, guess what, I installed them wrong.
So since there aren't any instructions I figured I'd write some. See attached photo for correct vs incorrect examples.
**I'm not liable if you break your car or injure yourself, preform work at your own risk **
Do one side at a time. On the drivers side you may need to remove the exhaust hanger in order to lower the exhaust enough to pull the diff arm down, its held to the car by two 13mm nuts.
1) Remove the 16mm bolt
2) Spray the inserts with your favorite lube
3) Pull the arm down and install bushing from the top side.
4) Reassemble
So since there aren't any instructions I figured I'd write some. See attached photo for correct vs incorrect examples.
**I'm not liable if you break your car or injure yourself, preform work at your own risk **
Do one side at a time. On the drivers side you may need to remove the exhaust hanger in order to lower the exhaust enough to pull the diff arm down, its held to the car by two 13mm nuts.
1) Remove the 16mm bolt
2) Spray the inserts with your favorite lube
3) Pull the arm down and install bushing from the top side.
4) Reassemble
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