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Rear rubber bushings in rear axle, replacement

Rear rubber bushings in rear axle, replacement

To remove


1. Remove complete unit, differential clutch and limited slip differential .

2. Remove the rear subframe.

3. Grind two recesses in the subframe 15 mm wide as illustrated.


4. Clean the bushing's hole from paint and dirt before pressing out the bushing.

5. Fit tool (A) CH-49158-1 and tool (B) CH-49158-2 together with the hydraulic press tool.


6. Align the tools and press out the rubber bushing.

7. Remove the second rubber bushing in accordance with steps 3, 4, 5 and 6.


To fit


1. Grind away any residue from the old bushing with emery cloth.

2. Fit the rubber bushing (A) in the housing as illustrated and press the bushing into the housing with tool CH-49158-3 (B) and tool CH-49158-4 (C) together with the hydraulic tool. Align the tools and bushing accurately before pressing in the bushing.


3. Apply anti-corrosion treatment to the ground away areas.

4. Fit the second rubber bushing in accordance with steps 1 and 2.

5. Fit the rear subframe.

6. Fit complete unit, differential clutch and limited slip differential .