Front Subframe Mount: Service and Repair

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Subframe Bushings - Differential, Rear













Removal

NOTE: There are 2 Rear Drive Unit (RDU) bushings in the rear subframe, this procedure shows how to remove one bushing. The procedure for the remaining RDU (Rear Drive Unit) bushing is identical.

1. Remove the RDU (Rear Drive Unit).

2. NOTE: Make sure the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing Remover/Installer 204-617/2 is positioned with the larger opening toward the bushing to act as the receiver cup.

NOTE: Make sure the arrow on the special tool is pointed toward the rear subframe when removing the bushing.
Assemble the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing Remover/Installers to the rear subframe and press out the bushing.






Installation

NOTE: There are 2 RDU (Rear Drive Unit) bushings in the subframe, this procedure shows how to install one bushing. The procedure for the remaining RDU (Rear Drive Unit) bushing is identical.

1. NOTE: Make sure the alignment marks on the special tool are aligned with the anti-rotation tabs on the RDU (Rear Drive Unit) bushing.
Install the RDU (Rear Drive Unit) bushing into the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing (65 mm) Remover/Installer.






2. NOTE: Make sure the alignment marks are correctly aligned on both RDU (Rear Drive Unit) Bushing Remover/Installer and the anti-rotation tabs are correctly seated in the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing (65 mm) Remover/Installer.
Install the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing (65 mm) Remover/Installer onto the RDU (Rear Drive Unit) bushing.






3. Inspect the rear subframe to find the revision part number.





4. NOTE: Make sure the arrow on the special tool is visible on the bottom and facing away from the subframe. The arrow must remain straight so that the bushings are correctly indexed into the subframe.

NOTE: When installing the RDU (Rear Drive Unit) bushing, 204-617/2 will fall away as the RDU (Rear Drive Unit) bushing is installed into the subframe. The Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing Remover/Installer does not control the depth of the bushing, continue to tighten the nut until the RDU (Rear Drive Unit) bushing is fully seated into the subframe.

NOTE: For subframe revision 8T43-5K067-BA, the RDU (Rear Drive Unit) bushing must be inset 2 mm (0.08 in).
Install the RDU (Rear Drive Unit) bushing into the subframe.






5. Install the RDU (Rear Drive Unit).
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.