Wow. Asked, and answered! Clearly it is subject to wear. Thanks for the pics

 

Yeah, I guess I'm just not sure how much of that wear was caused by the removal process. I think I'll plan on not replacing it initially and see how it goes. As @Dave03S said above - one thing at a time.

 

I was wondering about this from lucky 8 on the rear drive shaft update.

https://lucky8llc.com/collections/di...conversion-kit

 

this is how I remove Spigot bush, it should work on the rotar flex bush

 

Might be better off with AB on this one - includes all of the hardware for only $20 more.

https://www.roverparts.com/driveline...e-shafts/9300/

 

Ohhhh

 

Can I ask the method that you used to get yours out? I've got some wear on mine and been fighting with it using the pump grease in & hit a bolt/socket & extension the size of the center opening to use the hydraulic action of the grease to try to press the bushing out - see this YouTube clip, but replace a bolt the diameter of the pump tool (which is $$$$$ and not an option for me to buy):

As you see, this is similar to the method in the other video in the thread. My centering bushing is not budging using this method. I've even heated up the end of the driveshaft where it presses in, but can't get any movement. A lot of grease mess, a few destroyed sockets and extensions and a full tube of grease. Just headaches so far and a disabled '03 in the driveway to date.

 

Never actually swapped it. I was just quoting a different post from 2013.

https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...56/#post392832

 

I couldn't see any difference (no wear) to the new one, so I left it in.

 

I'm going to go the same route and leave it in. I can't get it out anyway, so RWYB it is!