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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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Differential Mount replacement instructions

b4 i start, i did a search, and only came up with bits and pieces here and there. What i need is a complete instruction on how to replace the rear differential mounts (and front while im at it). I am no mechanic, so i really need it to be as simple as possible... pics would be great too. Im having a mechanic help me with it, but he doesnt know a lot about the rx7 differential mounts either. Any information will help.
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also, i know you can get the solid front diff. mounts on mazdatrix, but who sells the solid rear diff. mounts (the round ones)
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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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Its been a long time since I did that, so any writeup I do will probably be missing some things. What I can tell you, is the rear mounts are pressed in.
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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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what do you mean by that?
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the 2 rear mounts that are on the differential "ears" are pressed in.
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how do i remove them?
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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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I used a hammer and a big socket.
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Re: Differential Mount replacement instructions

Originally posted by turboii87rx7
b4 i start, i did a search, and only came up with bits and pieces here and there. What i need is a complete instruction on how to replace the rear differential mounts (and front while im at it). I am no mechanic, so i really need it to be as simple as possible... pics would be great too. Im having a mechanic help me with it, but he doesnt know a lot about the rx7 differential mounts either. Any information will help.
thanks again.

also, i know you can get the solid front diff. mounts on mazdatrix, but who sells the solid rear diff. mounts (the round ones)
thanks
Get the mounts from mazdamotorsports.com if you can. They are $45 each. I just replaced mine, really for these larger mounts you need a press. Any shop should have one, get the new bushings first and you'll see how the sqeeze in there. Push them out through the "bottom".
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