freddy31 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 My carrier or center bearing on my drive shaft is bad. How do i replace it and where can I find the replacement part. Please and Thank you for any help... 05'lgtwagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted November 29, 2014 Moderators Share Posted November 29, 2014 Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but that part is not serviceable. You need a new driveshaft. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo2701 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 What he said ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 You can get an aftermarket shaft cheaper then the OEM. HAMMERDOWN did and a few other guy's. JmP sticky up top has the info I think. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/idea-web-links-saved-various-parts-219238.html 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy31 Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Thanks everyone, I read this info as well but was hopping it wasn't true. The search now for a replacement. Thanks again for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 See what "underdog" can do for you if you have trouble finding one. He's great to work with. Tell him your problem, he'll recommend what you need to fix it. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I had drive shaft shop build me a custom 1 peice. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy31 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 How much play should the carrier bearing have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I'm guessing little to none. When I had mine out a few weeks back it still had little to none. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Where in Pa are you? I have one out of an OBxt that's not being used. It's in West Chester if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy31 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Pottsville. I bought a used unit yesterday which ended up being the wrong one but the carrier bearings felt similar. More play than I think. Mine is 58.5 inches long end to end. How much Rester. Hopefully the place I got the wrong unit from has the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redryan98 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 OP, how do you tell the bearing is shot? Sorry to threadjack but I have a lot of vibration coming from the driveline and suspect the driveshaft. The ujoints were pretty notchy, but I never thought to check the center bearing. How do you tell if its bad? For those buying a used driveshaft, the driveshafts are different between auto and manual. And the outback ones are different than the legacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Pottsville. I bought a used unit yesterday which ended up being the wrong one but the carrier bearings felt similar. More play than I think. Mine is 58.5 inches long end to end. How much Rester. Hopefully the place I got the wrong unit from has the right one. My ds is from a 5eat OBxt so it probably won't work. OP, how do you tell the bearing is shot? Sorry to threadjack but I have a lot of vibration coming from the driveline and suspect the driveshaft. The ujoints were pretty notchy, but I never thought to check the center bearing. How do you tell if its bad? For those buying a used driveshaft, the driveshafts are different between auto and manual. And the outback ones are different than the legacy Good info thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy31 Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 Thanks anyway rester. The search continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy31 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Drive line vibrations travel. Thanks for eveyones input but I fixed it. I feel like a moron that I missed the real problem. Loose wheel. I must have checked that wheel for play five time before realizing lugs were only finger tight. So I now have an extra drive shaft if anyone needs one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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