Carrier Bearing R&R

[TRH]

Fine. Call it a center support bearing.

Either way. I have to do mine coming up and wasn't sure where to ask. Would it be helpful to write up a tech article on it? I didn't find one at all. Can add pictures and even video.. might be helpful for those less-confident with using a cut-off wheel on the bearing itself.

 

[CHKNFKR]

Most people ditch the b**** and put in a one piece shaft from 98+ ex cab. Not saying you can't or shouldn't continue down the path you're on, just another option to consider.

 

[TRH]

My junkyard selection here is crap. The only suitable donors got the shafts whanged up pretty good. I haven't had anyone come up with one for quite a while and I got the carrier for $20.
It's gone on long enough! I still have to rebuild the rear differential though, that I'll definitely do a write up for..

 

[AgPete139]

Fine. Call it a center support bearing.

Either way. I have to do mine coming up and wasn't sure where to ask. Would it be helpful to write up a tech article on it? I didn't find one at all. Can add pictures and even video.. might be helpful for those less-confident with using a cut-off wheel on the bearing itself.

The carrier / center support bearing is definitely not one of those things that needs a write-up. Seriously...

If you have to explain to someone that you used a 12mm 12point to remove the 4 axle flange bolts, used ~14mm with extension to remove the 2 carrier bearing bolts, pull out the driveshaft from the slip yoke, use the 8/10mm to remove the ujoint caps, use ~21mm to remove nut, bang off ujoint flange, and replace carrier bearing, well...

Ok, I was gonna say it was as easy as 1-2-3...but after typing, I guess there are more steps that I forgot about.

OK, fine. Do a write-up.

 

[AgPete139]

If you have trouble, type it here.