Originally Posted by
Reddirt204
Ok, as the title suggests, while I have the trans out I am just checking over the transfer case as well. Basically I am just removing covers, cleaning, inspecting and then resealing. I have found one of the damper mounting studs broken (looks like for a long time) I'm thinking this damper thing doesn't really serve any real purpose (not sure what it would be dampening) is it ok to remove it completely? or am I missing something important?
cheers
Redd
It is called an “absorber” and is fitted behind Td5s. I read somewhere on here years back that it is there to deal with an inherent driveline vibration at around 2600rpm.
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