2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Carrier Bearing and Driveshaft

[JJRSMP12]

Trying to track a vibration down. Is it normal if I grab the driveshaft and twist for it to twist about 1/4"? Both pieces twist together. THought there should be no movement while twisting. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

You'll have slop in the driveline that will allow things to turn. Try pushing sideways on the driveshaft near the carrier bearing, it should move some but if it moved freely that could be your problem.



I just changed my u-joints and carrier bearing, be ready for sticker shock when you buy the carrier bearing as it is a dealer only item. I had 151,000 miles on the truck and everything was original. My rear most u-joint was pretty dry and sticky and the carrier bearing was shot. I was getting a vibration some of the times at a certain speed, somewhere between 45 and 55 mph. It didn't happen all the time but I would have to speed up above 70 to get it to go away.



If this is a job you are going to do yourself have torches ready in order to get the carrier bearing mount un-done or at least spray down the bolts a few days ahead of time.

 

[aggieLR]

The carrier bearing is not a dealer only item, but you have to get it from Napa Auto parts. I think there were different types, and it depends on which rear axle you have. I have a D80 in mine and at all the other parts stores they had a different one that mine. I finally found it at Napa for about $90.

 

[GAmes]

JJ, you don't say where you are, which is annoying, but Blumenthal's in OK City replaced all my u-joints and carrier bearing-labor included-for less than $400. Check with them for prices and shipping.

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

I went to NAPA and they told me they couldn't get a carrier bearing for my truck. I got my u-joints there though.

 

[CumminsPower98]

Carquest p/n HB-88508-A. It comes with the wrong housing but its real easy to pop the rubber surround and bearing out and swap it into the OE housing. $38. 54 is what I paid back on '03. My bearing was probably fine but I was trying to chase down a shudder that ended up being bad driveline angles due to the 6-spd. install.

 

[aggieLR]

http://napaonline.com/masterpages/N...5010&Description=Driveshaft+Bearing+&+Support