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10yearrx7 Dec 10, 2011 06:56 PM

Front diff mount
 
Well after 105,000 miles the front diff mount finally gave way-
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...ndiffmount.jpg

It only took 3 hours to change that and the input shaft seal

TheAbsence Dec 10, 2011 11:56 PM

Pinion snubber dude

dwb87 Dec 11, 2011 01:58 AM

How to: Pinion snubber install

10yearrx7 Dec 11, 2011 11:07 AM

I really don't see the need for one. The only time it would be used is when the mount breaks and at that point you need to replace the mount anyway. And if you put pressure on the diff then your risking breaking other components. The mount is rubber to allow for some movement.

GeenIdee Dec 11, 2011 11:23 AM

are there more pics of that pionion snubber installed?

10yearrx7 Dec 11, 2011 01:55 PM

I found a good write up with pics when I was researching. If I had the time I would have put one in for sure but I only had a 4 hour window to get the job done or my car was going to sit for another 2 weeks and I need it to get to work. Just use the advanced search up top and search pinion snubber.

GeenIdee Dec 11, 2011 02:40 PM

okay, i found a picture, but its not totaly clear to me yet what is going on and why doing that mod.

dwb87 Dec 15, 2011 03:29 AM


Originally Posted by 10yearrx7 (Post 10895783)
I really don't see the need for one. The only time it would be used is when the mount breaks and at that point you need to replace the mount anyway. And if you put pressure on the diff then your risking breaking other components. The mount is rubber to allow for some movement.

Really?????

The snubber is also rubber... To allow for some movement. There is very little to no space between the housing and snubber. (Preloading with washers.) - The pinion snubber is surprisingly, and all too commonly, misunderstood. With a pinion snubber, it's very possible that you may not have broken your front differential mount in the first place.



Originally Posted by GeenIdee (Post 10895997)
okay, i found a picture, but its not totaly clear to me yet what is going on and why doing that mod.

Do not just look at the pictures... Read a little bit.

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...Pinion+snubber

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...Pinion+snubber

w.sen Dec 21, 2011 02:40 AM

what does the lil weight do on the front of the diff bushing?


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