driveshaft center support bearing-removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

roughedup72 · 01-04-2006, 08:13 PM

hey guys, I need to replace my center support bearing. Question is, does it need to be removed by pressing it off or should it just slide off ?
Thanks in advance for any advice.

krue · 01-04-2006, 08:23 PM

I replaced mine a year or so ago and didn't use a press (but I may have used a BFH, I don't remember)

Maximum Overdrive · 01-04-2006, 09:27 PM

Its easier to press it off or take it in and have the machine shop do it. You can slide them off but you do need a BFH and some elbow grease to get the job done. Much faster to let the shop take the old one off and put the new one on.

355 · 01-04-2006, 09:40 PM

Krue, from the bearings that I have removed you DID use a bfh. I also use something that I can drift it off with. To ease your pain the next time put some Neversieze or like product on the shaft before installing the new one. I don't know if it makes a difference as far as overall balance, but I always mark both shafts to put them back in reference to how they came apart.

**truckdude239** · 01-04-2006, 11:40 PM

when i replaced my transmission back at the end of novmber i replaced the ujoint and carrier bearing on the drive shaft i beat sprayed beat and beat some more i beat the bearing till it was nothing but an bearing race left and i ended p taking it to an aliment shop and paid 10 buxs to have it pressed off

roughedup72 · 01-05-2006, 10:52 AM

thanks.

**truckdude239** · 01-05-2006, 11:11 AM

and oh yeah i forgot to mark where my shafts went together haven't had any trouble yet

farside847 · 01-05-2006, 01:09 PM

here is the writeup when I did mine...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=171772

1971LT1SWBPOSI373 · 01-05-2006, 02:37 PM

Damm truckdude, you had a stubborn one. I soaked mine with penetrating oil for a few days. I had to hit it with a hammer a few times but it wasn't that bad.

01-04-2006, 08:13 PM	#1
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	driveshaft center support bearing-removal hey guys, I need to replace my center support bearing. Question is, does it need to be removed by pressing it off or should it just slide off ? Thanks in advance for any advice.

01-04-2006, 08:23 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: driveshaft center support bearing-removal I replaced mine a year or so ago and didn't use a press (but I may have used a BFH, I don't remember) __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-04-2006, 09:27 PM	#3
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	Re: driveshaft center support bearing-removal Its easier to press it off or take it in and have the machine shop do it. You can slide them off but you do need a BFH and some elbow grease to get the job done. Much faster to let the shop take the old one off and put the new one on. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

01-04-2006, 09:40 PM	#4
355 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 81	Re: driveshaft center support bearing-removal Krue, from the bearings that I have removed you DID use a bfh. I also use something that I can drift it off with. To ease your pain the next time put some Neversieze or like product on the shaft before installing the new one. I don't know if it makes a difference as far as overall balance, but I always mark both shafts to put them back in reference to how they came apart. __________________ 1969 C10 Long Step,355,700r4w/lockup, HEI,Weiand,750 Performer,1.6 rockers,Camel Humps,Comp 262Extreme,Hedman,2 1/2"pipes, tele/tilt,SunRoof,ps,Disc pb,ac,Cragar,eaton,Corvette style roll pan, Bowtie louvered tail gate,lowered 2/2.

01-04-2006, 11:40 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: driveshaft center support bearing-removal when i replaced my transmission back at the end of novmber i replaced the ujoint and carrier bearing on the drive shaft i beat sprayed beat and beat some more i beat the bearing till it was nothing but an bearing race left and i ended p taking it to an aliment shop and paid 10 buxs to have it pressed off __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

01-05-2006, 10:52 AM	#6
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: driveshaft center support bearing-removal thanks.

01-05-2006, 11:11 AM	#7
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: driveshaft center support bearing-removal and oh yeah i forgot to mark where my shafts went together haven't had any trouble yet __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

01-05-2006, 01:09 PM	#8
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: driveshaft center support bearing-removal here is the writeup when I did mine... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=171772 __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

01-05-2006, 02:37 PM	#9
1971LT1SWBPOSI373 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 460	Re: driveshaft center support bearing-removal Damm truckdude, you had a stubborn one. I soaked mine with penetrating oil for a few days. I had to hit it with a hammer a few times but it wasn't that bad. __________________ 1971 Shortbed 350/350 w/ Posi-traction 3:73's 1996 Chevy Silverado TJ in Springfield, Virginia Likes old Chevy trucks Drinks Miller MGD



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