Carrier Bearing Replacement
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Carrier Bearing Replacement
I have late 99' SD Crew Cab 4x4 w/ 7.3 D engine and I need to replace the carrier bearing. Anyone know how much is invloved in this project and do you have any advise on making it easier? Do I need to press the bearing away form the drive shaft?
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There's nothing too it, I replaced mine not long ago. A few words of advice though. Before you unbolt the drive shaft make sure you place index marks on slip joints and universal joints so when it comes time to replace everything you will be able to reinstall it exactly the way it came off, this reduces the risk of driveline vibration. As far as the bearing itself goes, it is not pressed on, it just slides on and off. You will however need access to air tools. The yoke retaining nut that needs to be removed in order to get the carrier bearing off is quite large and is torqued down quite high. I have a Haynes manual at home that has the torque specs and nut size but I can't remember off the top of my head right now what they are. You definitely want to make sure you get it torqued down to spec. I'll post the specs when I get home if someone else doesn't chime in first before hand. Good luck!
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I checked my Haynes manual and the listed torque spec for the flange retaining nut is 300 ft lbs. If you are going to tackle the job of replacing the carrier bearing make sure you have the means of removing and retorquing that nut. You can do an inspection to see if it needs replaced. Look for deteriorated rubber and excessive movement. Good luck!
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It's fairly easy. You'll need a 1-5/16" socket and a good impact to get that yoke off.
It took a little prying and beating to get the old bearing off, but wasn't too bad. Make sure you index the yoke to the same spot it was in.
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It took a little prying and beating to get the old bearing off, but wasn't too bad. Make sure you index the yoke to the same spot it was in.
Eric
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