Differential Rear Bushing: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the rear halfshaft. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft .
- Remove bolts and the RDU rear damper covers.
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- Position and secure a transmission jack under the RDU. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
- Remove the bolts and the RDU rear mounting brackets.
- Remove the bolts and the RDU rear dampers.
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- Remove the RDU front mounting bracket to the RDU bolts.
- Remove the RDU front mounting bracket to member assembly bolts and the RDU mounting brackets. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
- Slowly lower the transmission jack and the RDU assembly. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
- Using the special tool, remove the differential rear bushing. Use Special Service Tool: 205-271 Installer, Pivot Bushing., 204-598-01 Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide.