Center Support: Service and Repair

Propeller Shaft Center Support Bearing Replacement

Special Tools

* J 22833 Input/Countershaft Race Installer
* J 24433 Pinion Cone & Side Bearing Installer
* J 39477 Puller Kit

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement).




3. Install the J 39477 (1) on the center bearing assembly (2).
4. Position the J 39477 (1) in a vise
5. Using the J 39477 (1), remove the center bearing assembly (2) from the propeller shaft.

Installation Procedure




1. Place the propeller shaft assembly (3) on a block of wood.
2. Position the center bearing assembly (2) on the propeller shaft (3).
3. Using the J 22833 (1), install the center bearing assembly (2) on the propeller shaft (3).




4. For HD vehicles, use the J 24433 (1) to install the propeller shaft boot retainer (2) on the center bearing assembly (3).
5. Install the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement)
6. Lower the vehicle.