OEM 2000 Dodge Dakota Driveshaft Center Support Bearing

2000 Dodge Dakota Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Service a Driveshaft Center Support Bearing on 2000 Dodge Dakota?

  A: First, get rid of the rear shaft and then remove the boot cover from the slip joints to separate the shaft supports. Push out the slinger with a hammer and punch so you can use Bearing Splitter Tool 1130, making certain not to harm the shaft spline when you take out the driveshaft center support bearing. After that, insert the shaft into a press and press the bearing right off. Start installation by inserting a new slinger on the shaft and attaching it with the recommended installer tool. After that, use the Bearing Installer Tool 6052 to pack a fresh driveshaft center support bearing onto the shaft, tapping it firmly until it fits correctly. Make sure the shaft splines are clean and add a coat of multipurpose grease before you correctly fit the master splines and combine the front and rear half-shafts. Thereafter, reattach the slip yoke boot, mount a fresh clamp and put the propeller shaft back in place in the car.