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Sep 24, 2024 | 10:33 AM

MikesQ5

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Rear Differential Bushing

Hi to all
Anyone know or ever done a rear differential bushing? I want to tackle it but I am not sure exactly how to go about it.

Cheers

Sep 24, 2024 | 11:52 AM

AudiAllTheWay

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Specifically which one(s)?

Sep 24, 2024 | 12:03 PM

stash64

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Originally Posted by MikesQ5

Hi to all
Anyone know or ever done a rear differential bushing? I want to tackle it but I am not sure exactly how to go about it.

Cheers

Have you considered something like this to reinforce the bushings rather than replacing?
Audi Q5 Quattro 2.0T Drivetrain Differential - 008288ecs01KT - Complete Rear Differential Mount Insert Kit (ecstuning.com)

Sep 24, 2024 | 12:12 PM

AudiAllTheWay

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Originally Posted by stash64

Have you considered something like this to reinforce the bushings rather than replacing?

I installed the same kit from JHM and it made a notable difference after adding power upgrades to my low mileage SQ5 👍

034 makes insert kits as well so they are available from a few different vendors. If the existing bushings are torn then it may be too late.

Sep 24, 2024 | 12:47 PM

MikesQ5

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Hi, I did see that kit, but I think the bushing is shot.

Sep 24, 2024 | 03:50 PM

AudiAllTheWay

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Are all three bushings torn or just the one in your pic?

Sep 24, 2024 | 03:57 PM

MikesQ5

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Just the center bushing for the differential

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Sep 24, 2024 | 04:41 PM

AudiAllTheWay

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Something like this might be worth a try for a quick patch otherwise replacing the bushing is a bit of a deep dive.

https://jhmotorsports.com/products/j...-d4-a8-s8.html

Front Bushing is press out and press in and needs subframe tilted forward which means both rear springs need to be removed. The good news is you do not have to remove the subframe.

Section 2.2.2 starting on manual page 122…

https://cardiagn.com/q5-2008-suspens...eels-steering/