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Can't fit top front differential bushing inserts (KDT925)
I installed Whiteline differential bushings (KDT925) just now, and couldn't get the top front bushings installed. The instructions say to support the front of the diff, remove the bolts and lower the diff. When I did it the diff barely lowered by half an inch, and even prying it with a crowbar didn't have significant movement. After that I loosened (but not removed) the rear bolts as well, but the diff still didn't budge.
I ended up installing all the bushings in the kit except those front top ones. Bolted everything back, torqued to spec and did a test drive. Everything is great, and the little driveline lash I had remaining after the rear subframe bushings and transmission inserts is now gone, with only minor added NVH. Did anyone else experience an issue with these bushings? I was hesitant to completely remove the diff bolts (2 front and 3 rear), not knowing at which point I need to support the diff with the bottle jack. |
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I'd recommend unbolting the driveshaft and the rear bolts when doing this
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At which point should I support the diff? Or it doesn't matter much with the prop shafts still connected?
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Personally I made the mistake of leaving the car in gear when attempting to lower the diff. I pushed the clutch in, and voila, it lowered instantly.
You should be supporting the diff at all times with a jack or stand or whatever, and only lower it slightly to allow room to insert the bushing inserts. The axles and prop shaft aren't designed to hold the weight of it. |
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Hmm, I'm pretty sure I moved to neutral after jacking the car up, but I may have forgotten. I had the same issue with installing the rear transmission bushing, with the same experience (pushed the clutch in, transmission lowered and bushing went in without a hitch, after fighting it for half an hour). Next time I'm under the car I'll give it a go. Thanks!
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You can always remove the 2 rear bolts in addition to the front bolts and support the whole diff with a jack and lower the whole thing down for more clearance.
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@Plumbus - reporting back - I probably had the transmission in gear in my first try. Now I made sure to pop it in neutral before unbolting the 2 front support bolts and lowering the diff on the bottle jack. It wasn't loose enough to compress the bottle jack, but a little levering with the jack's handle dropped the diff a couple of inches without a problem.
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Lube and stretch. Make it fit.
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If that's where you are at now.. lube and stretch. make it fit.
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BTW, I only had a chance today to test drive the BRZ after putting these bushing in and it made a noticeable difference vs. the rest of the diff inserts. I'm very happy with this kit. Last edited by Ohio Enthusiast; 10-24-2020 at 09:02 PM. |
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