How much does it cost to replace carrier bearings?

The average cost for a Carrier Bearing Replacement is between $287 and $370 but can vary from car to car.

How much play should a carrier bearing have Tacoma?

1/4″-1/2″ is normal even on a brand new bearing.

How much play should a carrier bearing have?

A carrier bearing should have give, now as to how easy is it to be moved is the better question. 1/4” in any direction is ok.

How much play should be in a Toyota carrier bearing?

Yes the center bearing will have about a 1/4 inch of play even if new.

What happens when a carrier bearing fails?

Worn bearings can cause the driveshaft to shake or vibrate and if left unattended can lead to further damage of the other drivetrain components. When your vehicle is in motion, vibrations, shaking, or abnormal noises could all be symptoms of a failing support bearing.

How much play is too much in a carrier bearing?

What does it sound like when your carrier bearing is going out?

Worn carrier bearings can cause rumbling or whirling sounds for acceleration above twenty miles per hour. Faulty center support bearings can make squealing or howling noises that may quiet as speed is increased.

What causes carrier bearing to go out?

Sometimes carrier bearings fail because of the extreme operating conditions, poor handling or poor installation while sometimes it does happen because of lack of lubrication or some other relevant issues.

How to replace the transmission output shaft carrier assembly?

The back half (the part that goes from the carrier bearing to the rear differential will not have to be removed). Step 1 – Mark the alignment of the transmission output shaft flange to the U-joint carrier assembly. See pic below. Step 2 – Loosen the 4, 14mm bolts on the transmission output shaft flange.

How to remove a staked-over carrier bearing?

Take a small screwdriver and hammer under the staked-over metal. Pry the metal up slightly being careful not to over-pry it. I re-used this nut. Break-torque is 134 ft-lbs. I used an impact wrench to remove it. Step 10 – Remove carrier bearing by using a jaw puller. I didn’t have one. Neither did Advance, O’Reilly, or AutoZone in my town.

How do you remove the flange from a carrier bearing?

To remove the flange, you must un-stake the nut. Take a small screwdriver and hammer under the staked-over metal. Pry the metal up slightly being careful not to over-pry it. I re-used this nut. Break-torque is 134 ft-lbs. I used an impact wrench to remove it. Step 10 – Remove carrier bearing by using a jaw puller. I didn’t have one.