How to Service and Repair a Driveshaft Center Support Bearing on 2002 Dodge Ram 2500?

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Begin the service or repair of the driveshaft center support bearing by removing the rear propeller shaft and the slip joint boot clamp and taking apart the two halves. Insert the punch and hammer through the end of the slinger and tap to loosen it from the shaft as you add more space for the Bearing Splitter Tool 1130. Avoid ruining the shaft spline when you remove the driveshaft center support bearing and install the shaft in a press to press the bearing away. During installation, both driveshaft center support bearings need to be of the same type as when the vehicle was built. Mount the new slinger on the shaft using the needed installer tool and then put the fresh driveshaft center support bearing in place with Bearing Installer Tool 6052, pushing it in with a hammer. Oil the end and wipe the splines with a rag, then add multipurpose grease to them and line up the master splines. Once the shafts are together, slide the front and rear halves between them. Next, change the position of the slip yoke boot, put a new clamp on and only then secure the propeller shaft back into the vehicle.

OEM 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Driveshaft Center Support Bearing

2 Driveshaft Center Support Bearings found

2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Center Bearing Part Number: 4773014

2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Center Bearing Part Number: 5014586AA

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