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how the heck do I install rear diff. upper bushing??

  • Thread starter Thread starter manpowermustang
  • Start date Start date Apr 1, 2005
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manpowermustang

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I got the old one out, what is the easy why? Ball joint press?
 

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I sanded the housing a little bit, coated the outter bushing sleeve with some grease and pounded them in with a rubber mallet.
 

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Mavrick said:
I sanded the housing a little bit, coated the outter bushing sleeve with some grease and pounded them in with a rubber mallet.
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I did the same thing and they actually went in alot easier than I thought.
 
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I just used a rubber mallet, went it rather easy.
 
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