carrier barring

[Vash71]

What do I need to know to replace this tranny id, tools, how long does it take. I've got limited time to do this and its out of town.

[mrollings53]

The bearing itself is pressed onto the drive shaft splines. My drive shaft bolts to the transmission, has the carrier bearing pressed onto splined end of the forward drive shaft, and the splined end acts as the slip joint between the rear driveshaft. I'm going to assume yours is like mine, because this is how I did it. The bearing itself is held up with two grade 8 bolts and nuts. Reuse yours, or take them and get new ones of the same size. The whole process can be done in a couple hours if you have quick access to a shop press.

Step 1: Unbolt the driveshaft from the transmission.
Step 2: Unbolt the carrier bearing from the frame.
Step 3: Slide the front shaft rearward, then drop the front down and slide it forward.
Step 4: Press out the old bearing. Note which side is facing forward. I used one of these , tightened it around the bearing on the side closest to the transmission end of the shaft. Set this down on the press with the splined end pointing up, and pressed out the bearing.
Step 5: Clean the splines on the drive shaft.
Step 6: Press on the new bearing. I used a thick walled piece of pipe that fit over the splined end. I stood the transmission flange on some blocks so the whole shaft was vertical, then pressed the new bearing on. Orient the new bearing in the same manner as the old one.
Step 7: Pack some grease inside the rear shaft then slide the forward shaft onto it. Bolt it to the transmission then bolt up the carrier bearing. I'm not sure what to torque everything to. But someone else might, or you could ask the place you replaced your bolts at.

[Vash71]

Crap the press is going to be a problem.. I was hoping for a pop it on and off grease pack the new one pop on

[bluef250]

No press so cut mine off with grinder. Not recommended.

[mrollings53]

Take it to a driveshaft shop. They can do it in about an hour. It will cost you more, but it doesn't look like you have any other options.