How to replace carrier bearing on Nissan Frontiers?
This how-to will discuss replacing the U-joints and carrier bearing on Frontiers with the split driveshaft set-up. Step 1: Support truck on all four jack stands using floor jack, then release the parking brake and place transmission in neutral. This allows the driveshaft to spin freely making it easier to work on.
How are carrier bearing and U-joint replacements done?
Flip over and repeat. The u-joint connecting the rear driveshaft to the carrier bearing flange has 4 bolts holding the u-joint on. These can be taken off with the 14″ drive ratchet and 8mm 1/4″ drive socket. Space is limited here, so flexing the driveshaft to make room is necessary.
What do I need to take off to replace the bearings on my car?
Raise and support the vehicle safely. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Move the wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Make sure that there is no looseness of the wheel bearing. Axial end play should be 0.002 inch or less. Rotate the wheel hub and make sure there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions.
When do you need to replace a center support bearing?
If the drive shaft shakes or appears loose inside the bearing, the center support bearing needs to be replaced. If the driveshaft is solidly mounted in the bearing, you’ve got a different problem. Complete the same physical inspection with the rear driveshaft and verify the loose bearing.
How do you remove a front drive support bearing?
The front driveshaft is going to be attached solid inside the output shaft supports. In order to remove the driveshaft, you’ll need a rubber or plastic tipped hammer. On the front of the driveshaft is a welding mark that is solid and is the best place to hit with the hammer to loosen the driveshaft.
How are driveshafts attached to center support bearings?
The two driveshaft’s that attach in the center support bearings are attached on opposite sides of the vehicle as well. The front drive shaft is attached to the output shaft coming out of the transmission, while the rear driveshaft’s propeller shaft is attached to the yoke that comes out of the rear axle differential.
This how-to will discuss replacing the U-joints and carrier bearing on Frontiers with the split driveshaft set-up. Step 1: Support truck on all four jack stands using floor jack, then release the parking brake and place transmission in neutral. This allows the driveshaft to spin freely making it easier to work on.
If the drive shaft shakes or appears loose inside the bearing, the center support bearing needs to be replaced. If the driveshaft is solidly mounted in the bearing, you’ve got a different problem. Complete the same physical inspection with the rear driveshaft and verify the loose bearing.
The front driveshaft is going to be attached solid inside the output shaft supports. In order to remove the driveshaft, you’ll need a rubber or plastic tipped hammer. On the front of the driveshaft is a welding mark that is solid and is the best place to hit with the hammer to loosen the driveshaft.
The two driveshaft’s that attach in the center support bearings are attached on opposite sides of the vehicle as well. The front drive shaft is attached to the output shaft coming out of the transmission, while the rear driveshaft’s propeller shaft is attached to the yoke that comes out of the rear axle differential.