You must remove the rear drive shaft section and then remove the support.
To replace the center support bearing on a 1999 ML 320, first, lift the vehicle and secure it on jack stands. Remove the driveshaft by unbolting it from the rear differential and the transmission. Detach the center support bearing from its mount and replace it with the new bearing, ensuring it is properly aligned. Reassemble the driveshaft and securely fasten all bolts before lowering the vehicle back to the ground.
To replace the center bearing (often referred to as the center support bearing) in a vehicle, first, safely lift the car and support it on jack stands. Remove the driveshaft by unbolting it from both the rear differential and the transmission, then detach the center bearing from its mount. Replace the old bearing with a new one, ensuring it's properly aligned, and reattach the driveshaft, tightening all bolts to the manufacturer’s specifications. Finally, lower the vehicle and test drive to ensure proper operation.
70 inches is usually regarded as the absolute maximum length a driveshaft should be without adding a center support bearing
I'm not sure what the question is, but I'll do my best to elaborate on the Center Support Bearing. Basically, it is a free-spinning bearing that keeps the driveshaft aligned properly. Without this bearing, the driveshaft will "wiggle" and knock around, possibly causing damage to the driveshaft's U-Joint. I've been told they are around $250 from Nissan.
To change the center carrier bearing on a 1996 Toyota T100 4x4, first, lift the vehicle securely and support it on jack stands. Remove the driveshaft by unbolting it at both the front and rear ends, then locate the center carrier bearing, which is usually mounted on the frame. Unbolt the old bearing from its mount, replace it with the new bearing, and reassemble by reversing the disassembly steps, ensuring all bolts are properly torqued. Finally, check for any vibrations while driving to ensure proper installation.
From my understanding there is no way to change the center support bearing I was told you have to change the axle to change it and then they said, theres no way to change it so I have to break down and buy a whole new driveshaft
center support bearing for the driveshaft!
Take off belt, remove bolt in center of pulley, replace with new pulley (comes with bearing). Reverse to install Take off belt, remove bolt in center of pulley, replace with new pulley (comes with bearing).
it could be the center support bearing in your driveshaft
the universal joints or center support bearing will do this
The entire driveshaft and stub shaft must be disconnected from between the differential and the transmission. After removal, make match marks on all parts to ensure correct re assembly. Dis-assemble the driveshaft until you are able to remove the yoke that the center support bearing is attached to. Press the yoke out of the bearing and then back into the new bearing.
1: disconnect the drive shaft from the rear axle. 2: disconnect the front shaft from the transmission (tedious and you need the correct size tool). 3: disassemble the front shaft from the main shaft by pulling them apart from the center or in front of the support and drop the main shaft. 5: remove bolts holding the support and drop and remove the front shaft shaft with the support still connected. 6: remove and replace the support with a wheel puller. 7: replace support with new part. 8: reassemble in reverse. CDARCO