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.