S14 ES Differential Bushings

[S14Kouki10]

Ok, the instructions are a little unclear, it says to use the OE metal washer on top of the poly bushing and just leave the poly washer at the bottom. Now whats confusing is what is going to hold the poly washer in place. So whats the correct way to install them.?

I had someone told me the metal washer goes on the bottom

This is what the instructions say

[Razi]

When I took out a J30 diff, I had a washer for both top bottom.

[S14Kouki10]

Right. But the s14 bushings only have 1 metal washer.

[Razi]

Will the bolt be able to hold the diff up alone?
I would think without a washer, the diff will just fall through the bushing.
I'd put it on the bottom, but I've never messed with diff bushings.

[S14Kouki10]

Yea it will probably end up falling w/o a washer.Idk if i like the design of the ES diff bushings. This guy from kat.org kept the top metal and added a bottom one and this is what happened.


Edit: now that i think about it the bolt probably didnt have enough thread to hold on to.

[Razi]

Damn!