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BMW E36/E46 · Buyer's guide

E46 Non-M Differential Bushings: Front Pair, Rear Mount, Rubber vs Poly

E46 non-M rear-wheel drive differential carrier; xi and M3 excluded; differential bushings must not be confused with subframe-to-body bushings

Current seller options

WHERE TO BUY

Open an exact listing, then confirm fitment, stock, price, and shipping with the seller before ordering.

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What you need to know

Non-M RWD only. xi and M3 are excluded. Confirm front versus rear position, differential/subframe condition and installation orientation.

OEM numbers

Checked rear differential mount 33176751808 and checked front differential carrier bushing 33176770788. Complete non-M kits contain three differential-carrier bushingsverify position and quantity before purchase.

Supersession

Position/quantity guide; no universal supersession asserted. Differential carrier bushings are distinct from the four rear-subframe-to-body bushings.

Fitment

Non-M RWD only. xi and M3 are excluded. Confirm front versus rear position, differential/subframe condition and installation orientation.

Aftermarket options

OE-style rubber, polyurethane in multiple hardnesses and Delrin/solid paths are checked. Rubber is the default comfort choice; harder materials add NVH and load transfer.

Before you buy

Diagnose the clunk and inspect differential mounts, subframe mounts/floor, axle/CV joints and driveline first. Harder bushings can increase noise and chassis load; installation orientation and safe support matter.

Research and fitment sources

Supersede reviewed 6 unique research sources for this guide. 4 also appear above as a seller or official action and are not repeated here; 2 additional citations follow.

Research last verified .

  1. Tech 53 — subframe diff bushing kit e46
  2. Garagistic zendesk — 360051222694 E46 Differential Bushing Install Orientation Guide