How much does it cost to replace rear differential bushings?

Replacing your vehicle’s rear differential bushing is expected to cost you between only $5 and $150. Yes, the range is significantly wide because it depends heavily on your vehicle’s make, model, and year. If you want to add up the Labor price, expect something between $100 and $300.

What do diff bushings do?

The primary function of the rear differential bushing is to provide smooth and quiet transfer of power from the engine to the rear wheels of your vehicle under acceleration.

How do I know if I need a new differential?

This is why it is important to pay attention to signs of differential trouble, including the following.

  1. Tire Damages. If you notice strange damages on the sidewall and outer tread of your vehicle’s tires, it may be caused by failing differential components.
  2. Hard to Handle.
  3. Vibrations.
  4. Gears Grinding.
  5. Whining Sounds.

Why is my car shaking in the rear end?

There are two major causes of vibrations: tires and wheels that are out of balance and, in rear-drive vehicles, worn u-joints. In rare instances, loose, broken, or worn suspension components can also cause a vibration. Like an out-of-balance wheel, however, this vibration will usually be there all the time.

What is rear diff bushing?

Differential bushings are responsible for keeping your rear end planted during the delivery of power to the rear wheels. As these bushings age, they wear out and should be replaced. If you ever see your bushings are cracked, it is time to replace them.

Is it possible to replace rear diff bushing?

Too bad you can’t use this tool to do the rest of the subframe bushings. If you’re just doing the rear diff bushing, it’s quite doable without buying the special tool. It will probably cost you an extra hour of time, however, to get the old bushing out. First, put your new bushing in the freezer for several hours.

How much does it cost to replace diff bushing on BMW E46?

Click to expand… Almost $200 for the tool to do just the rear bushing, or almost $350 for front and rear. The rear is typically the one that needs to be replaced. Are there alternatives to this tool?

How to tell if you have a bad differential?

Typically, there are two symptoms you’ll notice when you have a bad differential, or car differential problems: Rear Differential Noise – if you hear howling from the rear of your truck or SUV when you’re driving, it’s possible it’s rear differential noise.

What does it mean when your rear differential is Howling?

Rear Differential Noise – if you hear howling from the rear of your truck or SUV when you’re driving, it’s possible it’s rear differential noise. It can change in pitch as well as come and go depending on the severity of the issue and load on the diff.