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Carrier Bearing At home job or dealer?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Jerry311SD, May 8, 2018.

  1. May 8, 2018 at 10:59 AM
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    05 Tundra double cab. Just bought it. The Carrier bearing needs to be replaced.

    I'm going to call the place i bought it from and see what they have to say first.

    I have done it on my Tacoma. But not on a Tundra.
    Is this somthing that can be done at home or do I need to take it to a shop.

    If a Shop is needed any recomendations on a shop here in San Diego?
     
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  2. May 8, 2018 at 3:15 PM
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    Just watched a few youtube vids last night to see what was available for my 2002 Tundra 4WD in case I ever wanted to do some repairs should they come up. Saw a really good carrier bearing vid that was less than 10 minutes long by a guy but can’t remember his name. Guy made it look easy. He sprayed some rust loosener on the bearing nuts for a few days prior to the job to make it easier. Very informative and empowering. Sounds like you can do it if you already did a Taco.
     
  3. May 9, 2018 at 2:53 AM
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    I’m also looking to replace my carrier bearing. Any shop in the Orange County area that has done this, please advise.
    Thank you
     
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  4. May 9, 2018 at 6:59 AM
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    I watched a few Youtube vids.
    It pretty much the same as my Tacoma was. onlything is I'll have to remove a U-Joint.

    I know I should go with a OEM Toyota Bearing but Autozone has a 5 year Warr on the one they have for 90$. If I have to do it agian it will be free to replace and just a hour of my time. When i do mine I'll do a write up also with Pictures..
     
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  5. May 9, 2018 at 7:02 AM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    If you have the tools or willing to buy tools and have the confident to do the job then I’d say do it yourself otherwise take it to the shop.
     
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  6. May 9, 2018 at 7:50 AM
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    I think the only problem I'll have will begetting the old bearing off. but I can run and buy a puller if needed. I didnt need one for the Tacoma.
    I'll try and do it this weekend.
     
  7. May 9, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    :thumbsup: Good luck. Let us know how it goes. :cheers:
     
  8. May 9, 2018 at 8:05 AM
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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Autozone and other auto parts stores will usually let you borrow tools like a puller. I’d check with them and see if they offer that.
     
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    What he said ^^^^^

    I have rented tools several times renting their spring compressor to do lifts and spring replacements.
     
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    I just did the CB on mine. The job is the same as doing a Tacoma. The difference is we have that boot over the telscoping drive shaft. If you dont separate the 2 parts, it is a 2 man job.

    I did not need a puller to get the bearing off. It cam apart with some hammer swats.

    Don't forget to mark all the locations of where the driveshafts bolt to flanges.
     
  11. May 9, 2018 at 9:05 AM
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    Great job!
     
  12. May 11, 2018 at 10:27 AM
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    Done,
    Super easy. Took me an hour. New carrier bearing and greasable u-joint.
    Dropped the carrier bearing 1/4 with a aluminum block 1/4 thick.
    Next project is front 5100s to lift it a little and lower ball joints.

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  13. May 11, 2018 at 10:28 AM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    Good job!
     
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    Awesome Jerry, congrats, nice pics!
     
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    Yeah buddy you got this!
     
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    I just finished with mine last week. It was my first time ever doing U joints so I got to learn something new. I used the ball joint tool and a bearing puller from advanced. I needed the puller to get the carrier bearing off, it was really stuck on there. After I put it all back together the new bearing wasn't spinning right. Said screw it and dropped the shaft off at a shop. They freed up the bearing, checked my U joint work, and balanced and painted the shaft. Cost me $81

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    Did the bearing go out or the rubber wear out?
     
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    Rubber had a lot of play in it, found a few worn out u joints when I took it apart. I was having vibration st highway speeds
     
  19. Jun 6, 2018 at 8:33 PM
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    ZPMAN 2nd place is the 1st looser

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    I have fixed a few carrier bearings in the past, think they wanted $180 when I checked for my 89 toy. What I did was degrease what remaining rubber I had , centered the bearing then filled it with urethane, it's used for adhering windshields. No more vibrations.

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    On mine the rubber was wearing out. And it was making a slight humming noise.
     
  21. Jun 6, 2018 at 8:52 PM
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    My 89 had 189,000 on it and the rubber was dryrotting.
     
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    Usually when the center bearing is worn out the U-joints are worn as well, putting more stress on the center bearing and hastening its demise. My mechanic recommended always replacing U-joints when replacing center support bearing, I do so, removing the shaft myself and sending it to Oceanside Driveline http://www.oceansidedriveline.com/. They disassemble, new U-joints, new carrier bearing, service slip yoke, clean, paint, and balance. Good as new! Here is a link to my build thread with more details: https://www.tundras.com/threads/the-6-million-dollar-tundra-revival-story.84992/#post-2171272
     
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    I'm digging that painted action on that one. I replaced the carrier bearing since it basically looked like it collapsed metal collar. Rubber had given up. Relatively easy. Didn't replace any of the U-joints, but have kept em greased up every other oil change since I got it. No weird vibes. Just wish the slip yoke seal was available so I could replace mine.
     
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    Hello all, I know this thread is couple of months old, I noticed that one of picture shows the original center carrier while still on the truck, there shows the one single hole on the bottom pointing to the ground, then other picture shows the new carrier already installed, and on that picture the hole is on top and the two oval holes are facing the ground. Does it make any difference which side points down at all? I replaced mine a few years back on my '06 double cab, 4WD and the two oval holes were facing down and so I installed the new one the same way. I am about to replace it again and just want to make sure I do it right.
     
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    I'd guess the top most center hole is a heat vent, makes sense. Then the two lower holes are for rubber condition inspection and also for cooling to some extent. Just what makes the most sense.
     
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    Weephole? I dont have a hole on either side of the rubber on mine. Mine was super easy, and would have been easier if i had marked my driveshaft alignment.
     
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    It absolutely makes a difference. This thread is 3 years old, but Jerry's carrier bearing is on upside down.
    The mounting flange of the carrier bearing is offset from the center by about 5/8 of an inch. The one, smaller hole needs to be facing down. If you do it wrong, you can introduce driveline shudder on acceleration.
     
  28. Jun 10, 2021 at 10:40 AM
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    2mchfun Yeah it'll pull it, just don't expect to stop!

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    Thanks for the clarification, I would expect that to be an obvious difference to anyone who is actually making a swap. I mean if not, they probably shouldn't be wrenching on critical components.
     
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    No problem, and in case there is a design change with the holes, the larger offset faces down so if moves the driveshaft further away from the truck, and closer to the ground. If that makes sense.
     
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