BMW E46 M3 (S54B32) differential bushing replacement - DIY approach
Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2024 11:41 am
BMW E46 M3 (S54B32) differential bushing replacement - DIY approach
Tools needed:
Tools needed:
- Hydraulic jack and stands
- Torque wrench
- Bushing removal/installation tool
- Various sockets and wrenches
- Safely lift and support the rear of the car
- Remove rear wheels
- Disconnect driveshaft from differential
- Support differential and remove mounting bolts
- Lower differential slightly to access bushings
- Remove old bushings using appropriate tool
- Install new bushings (consider polyurethane for improved performance)
- Reassemble in reverse order
- Differential mount to subframe: 127 Nm
- Driveshaft to differential flange: 64 Nm