Freelander 1 Rear Diff Mounts how much is to much play?

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So yesterday I was underneath having a look round for the mot and apart from about a 2 inch rust hole in the fuel tank cradle all seemed ok .I have read a lot about the rear diff mounts on here and being as I have a vibration on my car some were I tried to see how much play the rear diff has , I could push it up about 2 inches . Dose this sound about right?
 
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So yesterday I was underneath having a look round for the mot and apart from about a 2 inch rust hole in the fuel tank cradle all seemed ok .I have read a lot about the rear diff mounts on here and being as I have a vibration on my car some were I tried to see how much play the rear diff has , I could push it up about 2 inches . Dose this sound about right?
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The rear diff should move 1/2" in its rubber mounts. More than that indicates the bush or bushes have failed. The front bush fails first, then the nearside rear.
 
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Thank you nodge so if the mounts are on the way out could I get vibration through the peddles/seat
 
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Thank you nodge so if the mounts are on the way out could I get vibration through the peddles/seat
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Normally vibration through the floor/ seat has its origins in or around the VCU. So check the bearing rubber supports and the mass damper for delamination.

A failed rear diff mount normally produces a thump from the rear under acceleration, if a wheel hits a bump of something.
 
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By saying mass damper for delamination. am I right in thinking that is the one in the steering wheel ?if so I don't think it is that because it is coming through the peddles as well
 
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By saying mass damper for delamination. am I right in thinking that is the one in the steering wheel ?if so I don't think it is that because it is coming through the peddles as well
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No he means the one on the VCU (The big thing in the middle of the prop shaft underneath the car about half way along the underside)
 
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