Center Support: Service and Repair

Driveshaft Center Bearing









Disassembly

NOTE: The driveshaft center bearing on driveshafts with CV joint flanges are not serviced. If the driveshaft center bearing is worn or damaged, install a new driveshaft.

1. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece, Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece or Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece, Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece.

2. NOTICE: Do not clamp the driveshaft tube in a vise. Denting or localized fracturing may result causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.

Position the center U-joint yoke ears in a vise so that the C-washer is pointing up and the front section is free to move.





3. Loosen the bolt inside the center cardan joint enough to allow the C-washer to fall from under the bolt head.
- To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).





4. NOTE: Index-mark the front and rear driveshaft sections.

NOTE: The rear section has a master splined shaft and yoke.

NOTE: The bolt head will fit through the internal spline of the center cardan.

Using a rubber mallet, separate the driveshaft sections.





5. Using a suitable puller, remove the driveshaft center bearing from the rear section.





6. NOTE: Install the new center bearing with the 3 bend tabs and dust seal lip facing the front of the vehicle.

To install, reverse the removal process.