Changing center bearing

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

Is there an easy way to change this at home? What is the proper procedure? I tried this once years ago on my '97 and ended up having to take it in to have the bearing pressed off.

 

[mfurrh55]

Have to press them off and on,You are talking about the carrier bearing right? Monte

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

Yup, the center carrier bearing on the rear drive shaft. I've heard of people pounding them off with a brass punch, but mine would not budge. The last one I did I found a guy with a machine shop, guy did it for $20.

 

[JLandry]

Yah, you really need access to a hydraulic press to remove the old bearing quickly and correctly.



You can tap the new bearing in place pretty easily with a special sleeve designed for the purpose, or a correctly sized piece of pipe.



John L.