How to replace rubber bushing for rear diff carrier?

[nsbone_1988_520i]

When changing my diff, i notice that the rubber bushing bolting the rear diff carrier is showing some rubber breakage and soon needs replacement.

Do i have to remove the whole rear diff subframe from the car in order to push the rubber bushing out at the machine shop or there's a DIY way to do this without taking out lots of things?

thanks in advance for any suggestion,
rahman

[joshua43214]

You can cut the old bush out with a sawzall or use a chisel on an air hammer. then press the new bush in with a universal front wheel bearing installer.

You can probably fab up an installer with some 1/4" steel plate and a strong bolt. Some folks use the weight of the body to press the bush in, but it if cocks to one side, it can be tricky to straighten out.

[MBXB]

http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=22074&highlight=sawzall

[nsbone_1988_520i]

Hi,

Actually i meant the rubber bushing that holding the rear differential to the subframe with long bolt. (But, i appreciate on how to remove/install tips the subframe bushes too, mine is coming to age also).

Are above procedures refer to the same bushings?

thanks,
rahman