engine and drivetrain Carrier Bearing Replacement

[jayamasaki]

Morning FAQ'rs,

 

Need advice on changing out the carrier bearing (center bearing)

 

drove my car and the loud thudding I heard was the driveshaft hitting the bottom of the pan. My carrier bearing is toast.

I have a 68' long diff, has anyone changed this out themselves ?

was looking over the previous threads, looks like they have to be pressed in, though im not 100% sure as opinions differ. I want to tackle this myself but I don't have a press, my buddy has a press but not sure if it'll work.

 

Plus, I was wondering if no press is required, which end do I yank to replace the carrier bearing ? ( tranny side, diff side)

 

write up links, advice, tip, warnings, etc is great appreciated.

[jgerock]

Hmm. Here is a picture of another Chamonix 68 1600...(Ray's)

 

Sliding driveshaft, multiple guibos and long neck rear diff.

 

[autokunst]

On 5/7/2013 at 6:58 PM, jgerock said:

Hmm. Here is a picture of another Chamonix 68 1600...(Ray's)

 

Sliding driveshaft, multiple guibos and long neck rear diff.

 

I was just under the car (this car) fussing with the exhaust.  I came across this photo and thought "that sure looks familiar".  Ha ha, that's because it is now my car (formerly Ray's).