BMW Differential Removal & Diff Bushes Replacement

[@leenevin8451]

lol remember when this channel was about saving money - now its 3 bmws deep including a 760

[@thetoughcookie3665]

Added performance benefit = more noise from chassis. I once tried poly bushes on my chassis and it made car terrible with low profile tires. No wonder manufacturers not use them.. Good video though.

[@c.mintertainment2381]

Ive learned to be my own mechanic,all thanks to you brother🙏

[@neilisherwood8620]

Nice to see the E60 back on the channel

[@GeorgeAusters]

It’s my daily driver so they’ll always be things to do on it👌🏼

[@officialwillieg2001]

Awesome video George. UNDERRATED

[@GeorgeAusters]

Cheers mate🙌🏼

[@velocitydrift1214]

Great vid mate was thinking of doing this to my m135i and didn’t know the dif comes out that easy... LSD here we go. Thanks George your a geeza

[@GeorgeAusters]

Cheers Marc, you’re welcome!

[@DOMOG19]

Did the same to my m46

[@markatkin001]

Nice job, did the exact same job on my e87 last year, I certainly noticed better and smoother throttle response with the new polybushes fitted. Good luck getting the diff back in, it’s a bit of a nightmare job with the polybushes as they seem to make there less room to wiggle the diff around. You will find it a lot easier with 2 people.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Cheers Mark!

[@franciscopasallo396]

Great video. I'm now confident I can accomplished this task. Thank you.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Good luck!

[@calogerobonello2756]

George you are very good mechanic 🙏

[@GeorgeAusters]

Appreciate that man!

[@iandaw2363]

Great vid again George easy to follow, just goes to show what can be done on your drive without a 2 or 4 post lift

[@GeorgeAusters]

Cheers Ian!

[@simplelangperorock]

After all that removals... ‘the bushes are not so bad.’ Lmao. This dude is my hero. Common sense with applied physics.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Haha, to be fair I was replacing the diff so it made sense to swap out the bushes at the same time👍🏻

[@Engineerboy100]

Good job on the video. Thanks for posting.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Thanks for watching!

[@rtd9153]

It wasn't mentioned in the video, but the large supplied washer goes on the bolt head side or nut side, opposite the differential. So, the differential mounts right up against the new bushing as it is shown in the video.

[@keemoify]

Im gonna do the same, but i will sandblast the diff too.

[@daliborpodobnik9010]

Good job George 👏 👍

[@GeorgeAusters]

Cheers Dalibor!

[@hiiamyu]

I absolutely love the style of your video. Clear and easy to understand. Keep on providing examples for the essential steps. On a side note, would it be easy to remove the subframes as well?

[@GeorgeAusters]

It’s a lot more steps to remove subframe as you need to remove suspension, drive shafts etc too

[@bigdfitness5020]

@@GeorgeAusters could you replace the subframe bushings without actually dropping the subframe?

[@miguelpimentel7077]

Nice video .... a lot of security for the job👍

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yep, you can never be too safe when going underneath a car!

[@redrock1963]

What, it's not raining......can't you wait until it starts to rain before you start working on your car....in the drive way.....on jack stands... You're a better man than I am Gunga Din.

[@kardan1984]

Interesting video as I am planning the same but also for front diff too. That refurbished diff looks very nice tbh, like a new 👏. Goor job mate 🙌

[@GeorgeAusters]

Thanks mate!

[@PoppinPortraits]

Great video George thanks as always!

[@Northernerdownsouth]

I did this on my F30. Right pig to get them out because they sit in metal sleeves. Poly bushes go in a treat though.

[@GeorgeAusters]

They certainly do!

[@Jetnes]

What are those new bushes though? They don’t look like the originals

[@GeorgeAusters]

I mention in the video

[@radianm6]

Great video. But I want to ask did the drive shaft have a big round bushing where bolts up to the diff!? I can’t tell. I believe it’s called guibo bushing. Does ours have that?

[@rakiable]

What's the advantages of the poly bushes over the stock ones?

[@jmoore9806]

Legend thanks heaps for shearing

[@GeorgeAusters]

Welcome man!

[@Pausiofilms]

Really Good Video pls More! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@marksmith3469]

Great job George you want one of them sealey battary ratchet the small ones it will be better for you

[@GeorgeAusters]

Cheers Mark, I have one!

[@garycook1517]

yet another great content video, keep up the the good work

[@GeorgeAusters]

Cheers Gary, will do!

[@jonowen6612]

Great stuff. Can’t wait for the install video!

[@aguilafloresflores6535]

Hopefully you can respond me. How you remove the axle Please show the video.

[@GeorgeAusters]

I show in this video: BMW Propshaft Driveshaft Center Bearing & Giubo Flex Disc Replacement kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKupYZlngchgpq8

[@NannaSandbjerg]

My car has got new stuffing box for differential at the PTO shaft, after the mechanic, changed it makes noise and smells of burnt ❓Do not know if differential is dead ❓can the destroyer of he screw the nut too hard ❓

[@kenners22]

Hello buddy, great content. Looking to do this too. Have you got the cup sizes and bolts for the home made bush removal? Need to get these for when I do mine. Also for the rear subframe front and rear bushes too. What size cup that was as well. Thanks for your help and video.

[@ferfire9]

How much does the differential weight? Can you do a gear shift rebuild ?

[@540tv6]

How did you get the main bolt to the diff out..mine is loosen but it’s just spinning because I can’t access the nut. It’s the one but on the far back

[@TheRobert6622]

Hi I already purchased this set r you feel any vibration??mine it's an 08 335i

[@Johnny16781]

Hi George Good vid again , was the diff noisy ?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yep, I have part 2 coming on monday mate

[@rogermay808]

What was up with the diff?

[@huwjones5879]

Are those driveshaft TORX bolts stretch bolts?

[@TheHunterHofman]

Would you happen to know in the meantime? Wondering this too

[@Ian-gf8id]

Good video George. With the two bolts removed from the front bushes can the diff be rotated enough to remove and replace the bushes and fit poly units, i.e. without having to remove the diff ? I won't need to replace the diff rear bush - I've got another solution for that. Thanks.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Possibly but it might make access a bit difficult

[@rtd9153]

I know this is years later but the answer is yes. I'm in the process of replacing the ones on our 2007 530xi and upon removing the two bolts from the rear front bushings, you can easily lower the differential enough to remove the bushings.

[@GShopEnterprize]

Would you guys prefer the power flex bushings or the original ones ?

[@GeorgeAusters]

For performance and durability definitely

[@themiyaadikari4140]

How log did it take for the job?

[@GeorgeAusters]

A good full day

[@GamingwithIrishDemon]

Nice 👍

[@BUTAJIUK]

Nothing in this world last forever)) except your soul

[@GeorgeAusters]

So said Echo and the bunnymen

[@seanpaul3050]

I put poly bushes on the front control arms of my e39. After a while the ride quality was very poor. So went back to original. Ride quality was so much better.

[@GeorgeAusters]

@@seanpaul3050 My rear subframe is pretty much all polybushed now apart from the arms

[@nialltd]

Hi George I got a e39 530 D m sport auto transmission and it’s got a vibration at 60 mph when you give it 10 percent power and under slight load but goes out after 75 mph and it feels like vibration is in the rear of the car , changed drive shaft and half shafts but no joy , any ideas I’m thinking it’s in the diff

[@croitorucosmin7560]

Hi George! Where did you sent the differential to be refurbished? Many thanks! Great job you done!

[@GeorgeAusters]

Here you go: BMW REAR DIFF REFURBISHMENT & REPLACEMENT kzbin.info/www/bejne/f33LlJWlisZneNE

[@LifeBeyondFear]

What year and model was this on? xx

[@GeorgeAusters]

E60

[@thrty8street]

How long did it take you to do this job, start to finish?

[@andrewmarshall1941]

Is this the same process for x-drive e60?

[@xavierrojas2243]

Yes it is

[@MehmetArslan-cc3zo]

Why don’t you go for a polyurethane set??

[@GeorgeAusters]

It is polyurethane

[@MehmetArslan-cc3zo]

@@GeorgeAusters I just realized that 😂 😂 love your vids

[@Titansilber.540i]

I know I'm a bit late, but how much would you charge for a job like this?

[@GeorgeAusters]

I don’t do private work at the moment👍🏻

[@Titansilber.540i]

I was asking in general, would just like to compare prices that I was given (I'm also in Europe, so they would differ a lot) @@GeorgeAusters

[@DSWGamingMCSG]

What BMW is this on?

[@GeorgeAusters]

E60 5 series

[@arnietwo11]

Did you think this was needed, or just upgrading it cause you fancied doing it ??

[@GeorgeAusters]

You'd be mad not to replace the diff bushes while you have the diff removed

[@arnietwo11]

Didnt realise there was a problem with the diff !!

[@claudioagmfilho]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻, Awesome video, thanks for sharing...

[@Bert_on]

Don,t is very strong? unconfortable?

[@mshahid2898]

Excellent work G - I was wondering how often you use the larger (dewalt) impact wrench compared with the smaller (dewalt) and what do you use them for generally on your Bimmers? 👍🏼

[@GeorgeAusters]

Thanks man! I use the larger impact to undo wheel bolts and any bolts around the same size. Then use the small one for smaller bolts orto tighten bolts before torquing

[@mshahid2898]

@@GeorgeAusters Great - I think you should do a short separate video in it - with amazon links 👍🏼

[@emilyhofland8219]

Stop breaking all your bolts with that giant gun. Learn your lesson.

[@mshahid2898]

@@emilyhofland8219 okay👍🏼

[@emilyhofland8219]

The majority of the bolts on my car. I use a 1/4 in gun, or hand tools. The only places I put the 1/2in gun are the lugs, subframe, and suspension.

[@DanielleAusters]

🙌🏼

[@pasma1983]

These powerflex bushes are not as good as the original! I never use them again.😭

[@GeorgeAusters]

Are you sure? I’ve used them for the past year or so and found them to be great

[@pasma1983]

@@GeorgeAusters yes i am, the quality is ok, but it makes more noise and the comfort is not so great. Way more easy to install powerflex though.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Noise? I’ve never had any noise coming from the bushes. Are you sure you’ve installed them correctly?

[@pasma1983]

@@GeorgeAusters i installed them correctly. These bushes are a bit harder than the original, so you got more road noises. Not like that! Ur vids are great though, i like to visit UK in the future.😁. Keap on making these great vids please.

[@diymechanic4378]

You should replace the dynamic drive pipes, no one has done the on KZbin yet and cost crazy money at a garage

[@GeorgeAusters]

If they need replacing then I will👍🏻

[@diymechanic4378]

Ive had quotes from 2 bmw specialist garage in Manchester, all over £1200. Parts only £300

[@vusimabaso2947]

My problem bmw 325i gear number 1and 2 deaf vibration

[@joeespisito9200]

Never use grease.. lil soap n water . 😮

[@autogirl53208]

Cant u just hammer the old bushing out?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Lol no it’s tight in there

[@woudjee2]

Play speed x2 is

[@DaEverything1]

u do not need to drop the exhaust for diff bushings

[@GeorgeAusters]

Good luck removing the Diff with it in place

[@seanpaul3050]

Might as well do the 4 rear subframe bushes while you’re at it. Will notice the difference if you do.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Already done mate: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5W5dYCqppWGntU

[@just.for.the.downshifts]

bushings* Sorry, had to..

[@Psnking09]

Dealership is trying to charge me 11 hours labor at $178 per for this????

[@tarijashua8908]

Not bad bro I’m paying 2600 labor

[@jonathonward8612]

Informative video but not much confidence when you promote a product that you don't know what bit to grease lol

[@only_playing4492]

How the fuck did you Get out the fucking axel?

[@GeorgeAusters]

The propshaft?

[@peternewman3487]

As a very long term BMW technician ie from 1977 onwards I have found that BMW had built what I would call an almost perfect car in the E30 models which in my opinion were almost perfect but from there onwards most things have gone downhill. I consider the E36 to be a disaster. Then we move onto the E34 Five series, Dear oh dear compared to the E28 5 series. Then the problems with the plastic components on the cooling system on the E38 7 series. What a disaster with the three heater matrix plastic pipes which come through the bulkhead or fire wall. And join onto the water pipes on the engine. BMW should have been forced to pay to replace these awful items. Don’t get me wrong as I love BMW’s but they keep on bringing out new models and engines and then unleash problem after problem. Swirl flaps on Diesels engines are a good example. A very good idea but not reliable.

[@Handle-Unavailable-x]

What wrong with the E36 compare to the E30. I drove mine into a lake/ditch, the whole motor was pretty much Submerged into water. I pulled it out and the same day got it running again. Never had any issues. So that why i want to know why is it worse then E30. In mine opinion is started to go down hill after the E46.

[@leenevin8451]

been bad to you that car even tho you did all that maintenance

[@GeorgeAusters]

Why has it?

[@leenevin8451]

@@GeorgeAusters loads of content, now the diff has gone. Maybe it gets thrashed too much ?

[@GeorgeAusters]

@@leenevin8451 Diff has been the same since I bought it👍🏻

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Bush.

[@benspeeder]

Thumbs down as you didn't show which direction to remove the rear bushing :( Just what I needed to see

[@joelmauzoul560]

Push the rear bushing out from rear to front …new one installs same way u removed it …for the front 2 bushings you push them out same like this video but install is different…the side of the bush with the lip has to go the other way …or you will put all the load on the bolt and it will snap …that part of the video is wrong for sure …

[@joelmauzoul560]

And also for the rear bush you have to lower subframe slightly maybe 3 -5inches has to be pressed out …owned my m5 for 8 plus years …I’m FBO …Supercharged and full poly bushes around whole car …feels nice and tight and powerful

[@lbow3182]

Just got quoted £900 for this to be done on e82 💀

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yeah that sounds about right, a lot of labour involved

[@lbow3182]

@@GeorgeAusters your bushing extraction method is pretty genius tbh. I’d want to tackle the change myself but I’m not sure I can manage removing the diff. Also the front bushes are torn so I need to do those but think they’re a lot easier with LCAs with bushes pre installed?