Some notes on replacing the rear driveshaft centering bushing...

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Aug 22, 2022 | 11:57 AM

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ahab

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I was going to suggest using a come-a-long to free the two halves. Nice work.

Aug 22, 2022 | 07:48 PM

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Alex_M

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Y'all are elegant. I would've chained one end to a tree and the other end to my truck. Glad you got it sorted!

Aug 23, 2022 | 06:53 PM

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Discorama

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If you follow this procedure it takes about 10 minutes to get the bushing out and the new bushing falls right in: https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...77/#post796215

Aug 25, 2022 | 07:50 AM

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dswilly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Discorama

If you follow this procedure it takes about 10 minutes to get the bushing out and the new bushing falls right in: https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...77/#post796215

Hi Disco, looking at this, does the grease work on hydraulics and push the bearing out when you smack the bolt? And where does the #3 rubber plug go? Thanks!

Aug 25, 2022 | 11:12 AM

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Brandon318

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Originally Posted by dswilly

Hi Disco, looking at this, does the grease work on hydraulics and push the bearing out when you smack the bolt? And where does the #3 rubber plug go? Thanks!

Yes, same as the mythical bread method.

I feel dumb for not remembering this as an option, but definitely works like a charm.

Aug 25, 2022 | 12:04 PM

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Discorama

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The rubber plug is required to seal the hole completely. Otherwise grease comes out through the hole and the hydraulic pressure is not big enough to push the bushing out.

Aug 25, 2022 | 07:06 PM

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hasullivan

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Originally Posted by Brandon318

Yes, same as the mythical bread method.

I feel dumb for not remembering this as an option, but definitely works like a charm.

I watched a video the other week of the bread method working. Not sure what senerio has to unfold that there is more bread than grease available but good to know.