Center Support Bearing

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Remove the front driveshaft assembly.
2. Place matchmarks on the flanges of the front driveshaft and intermediate shaft.
3. Remove the 4 bolts and nuts.
4. Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked portion of the nut. Use two tools to retain the flange and remove the nut.

   Fig. 1: Stake the nut, then retain the flange and remove the nut

5. Place matchmarks on the flange and shaft.
6. Using a puller, remove the flange from the intermediate shaft. Remove the center support bearing from the intermediate shaft.

   Fig. 2: Remove the flange from the shaft, then separate the center support bearing using a puller

7. Inspect the bearing and make sure that it turns freely. If the bearing is damages, worn or does not turn freely, replace it.

   Fig. 3: Check the play of the center bearing, be sure it moves smoothly

   To install:

8. Install the center support bearing so that the rib inside it is facing the direction shown in the illustration.

   Fig. 4: Install the center bearing so that the rib is placed as shown

9. Install the flange on the intermediate shaft as follows:
   1. Coat the splines of the intermediate shaft with MP grease. Place the flange on the shaft and align the marks.
   2. Using a retaining tool, press the bearing into position by tightening down a new nut to 134 ft. lbs. (181 Nm).
   3. Loosen the nut.
   4. Tighten the nut again to 51 ft. lbs. (69 Nm).
   5. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the nut.
10. Install the front driveshaft.