Differential Rear Mount Bushings

[jeffc]

Greetings Folks,

Is there some trick to removing the rear mount bushings from the differential? Maybe a good bit of heat on the differential ears and a big honkin' press? Is it possible that there could be corrosion between the OD of bushing and the ID of the differential ear that would require some penetrating oil?

Thanks in advance!

[Escadrille Ecosse]

They are 'difficult'.

An accurately sized collar and a big press is the optimum. But unless you have access to the necessar then it's expensive.

Or cut/burn out the centre metal bush and rubber to give space to get a saw blade in to split the outer sleeve.

[jeffc]

Greetings Mr. ...... Ecosse(?),

I have already succeeded in ripping the center sleeve out of one of the bushings.  I may do the same for the other bushing then try the saw blade approach.

Thanks for the direction.

[jeffc]

A length of all-thread, a modified socket, little oxy-acetylene heat on the differential ear ...... bushings pull out with a little muscle. 1 job down, an uncountable number to go.

[Escadrille Ecosse]

7 hours ago, jeffc said:

1 job down, an uncountable number to go.