When to know if your support bearing needs to be replaced?
If you suspect that your center support bearing may be having a problem, or your vehicle is displaying any of the symptoms above, have the vehicle inspected by a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, to determine if your vehicle needs a center support bearing replacement.
What is the purpose of a center support bearing?
A center support bearing is a type of drivetrain bearing that is commonly found on rear wheel drive vehicles. Its purpose is to serve as support for the vehicle’s drive shaft and the metal shaft that goes along the underside of the vehicle and transfers power from the vehicle’s transmission to…
What kind of support bearing does a rear wheel drive car have?
Average rating from 487 customers who received a Car is making a noise Inspection. A center support bearing is a type of drivetrain bearing that is commonly found on rear wheel drive vehicles.
What happens if you have a bad drive bearing?
A failed bearing will not be able to properly support the drive shaft, and as a result the drive shaft will flex incorrectly, which will cause vibration and shuddering.
If you suspect that your center support bearing may be having a problem, or your vehicle is displaying any of the symptoms above, have the vehicle inspected by a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, to determine if your vehicle needs a center support bearing replacement.
How does a center support bearing work on a truck?
Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. A center support bearing allows the driveshaft to be split into two sections in trucks and SUVs. This is done to extend the length of the driveshaft in these longer vehicles. It supports the two halves of the driveshaft between the transmission and rear differential.
A failed bearing will not be able to properly support the drive shaft, and as a result the drive shaft will flex incorrectly, which will cause vibration and shuddering.
Average rating from 487 customers who received a Car is making a noise Inspection. A center support bearing is a type of drivetrain bearing that is commonly found on rear wheel drive vehicles.