Watch as an xterra drive shaft carrier center support bearing goes bad!
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
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Got it fixed. $27 part off ebay. Needed 14mm to Remove the housing. 8mm to remove the U joints, which were fine. Removed the drive shaft from the Transmission. 24mm (15/16 I think) to remove the bolt that holds the wrist of the U joint/driveshaft. Put the shaft in a vice and tapped it off then tapped the bearing out. Used a pipe to tap the new bushing/bearing back in and re-bolted it all back together. Not a bad job. Took 2 hours, and I was going slow and being VERY careful since I've never done it before.
2003 nissan xterra 2.4L 2 WD Noise sounded like a bad bearing or bad brakes. also called driveshaft support bearing or bushing. the truck used to only vibrate over 60mph, now it vibrates randomly. there was a squeaking sound like worn brakes for the longest that I couldn't pin down. Here is a linkk to my forum discussion:
www.clubxterra....
I've got to applaud the great camera placement here. Nicely done!
Cars Simplified NO SHIT HUH.
I can only imagine what it feels like in the car. After replacing the flex disks in my W211 merc, I didn't order the center support because I thought it looked ok. Yeah... It vibrates at around 100km/h and it drives me insane. This video shows absolutely perfectly the issue at hand. Thanks!
Adam,
I know this is an video. Maybe you’re aware of this by now. Bad or failing u-joints will lead to an early demise of your carrier bearing. Always replace the u-joints when replacing the carrier bearing.
Not only will cheap discount parts fail early. Bad, failing u-joints are the cause of early carrier bearing failure as well. Even if the u-joints feel fine. If they’ve as old as the factory carrier bearing at time of carrier bearing replacement. Don’t forget to replace the u-joints at the same time.
Hope this helps. Best of luck to you.
I tried filming this on my truck. Fucking dangerous. Where did you hang on and how'd you hold the camera so still?
You gota use a hammock
It's mostly in the video description. I thought it was a bad brake pad, then a wheel bearing for the longest time, and couldn't figure it out. I just bought the bearing, that's it. It was off ebay. I think they may have changed it since you have the newer body style, but I doubt it. go look under your truck. It was pretty simple. Careful with those U joints, and tapping the splined shaft away from the thing that holds the U joints. Good luck.
I've climbed under the truck a dozen times and I haven't seen anything wrong yet. The wheel bearings aren't leaking at the hub. The rear fluid isn't drawing down. The shaft support bearing appears normal looking and clean. I guess I do need to try a camera of sorts in the near future. It all started shortly after I changed the rear fluid just for good measure with royal purple at 110k. Since then I've tried Lucas Synthetic and Mobil1 Synthetic. But no difference. Your video comments make me believe it could be the support bearing.
It very well may be. I would say the easiest way to find out would be to simply remove the 2 nuts/bolts holding the carrier bearing to the cross beam and spinning it around the drive shaft. You wouldn't need to remove U joints or anything else. You may find a problem, if not just put the 2 nuts back on. Mine was a little challenging because the holes didn't seem to match up perfectly, and I had to pry a little on it(without messing up the threads). Hope this helps...
OK BAD NEWS !! I was under the truck yesterday adjusting the torsion bars to make the suspension a little stiffer, and noticed the drive shaft had a little angle and some play in it, my 7 year old son looked into the rubber around it, and the cheap ebay rubber is torn and loose AGAIN!!! Maybe there is some trick I can use to not have to replace it again since the bearing is still good... we'll see. DAMN!
Get some high grade weatherproof fast curing polyurethane in a tube and fill the gaps in the bearing in. Let it dry for 48hours. It should reinforce the rubber and hold the shaft
Can you send me a link?
Adam Heidingsfelder I herd they only get so many miles before they break.
That’s ebay for you! I’d rather buy genuine from the dealer if my car is reliable and there’s no major issues with it.
Take it to a shop that specializes in drive shaft repair. Have them check the drive shaft balance.
My wife would park that car in the bedroom
cold weather can shrink rubber and cause more slop. just replace it
That's awesome. My frontier is doing the same thing. Second time. Nice camera work
How bad would you say the vibration was in your truck? I’m having major vibration around my center consul floorboard I got new tires got them balanced got an alignment. My socks are good. My bushings are good watching this video makes me think this may be my problem. Did you notice your truck about having a lot of power?
Well i think i have the exact same problem on my 1985 ford f150. Seeing your video just truly put that in perspective for my, as i was already suspect of that part. Thank you for sharing this video definitely an eye opener.
Mine just went out on my way to school this morning on my 96 f150 scared the shit out of me from all of the vibrations making the truck jump around a bit
I had this problem on my e46, at 30mph. Turned out to be the u joint, but required to replace the whole shaft.
Awesome video man!! thanks for sharing.
bet driving that felt like getting a massage from a pillowcase full of sockets.
rtwngxtremist rubber dildos.
Good lord that is frightening to watch
Hai sir...if I don't change universal joint at the long time...what be happen to my car.... especially my gearbox or rear differential...
Ha Ha that's exactly what my frontier is doing though is was my breaks at first easy fix
My 2001 Xterra SE 4x4 with the 3.3L V6 does not have this center support bearing. It's just straight off the transmission/transfer case to the rear axle....
Yes, mine is the 2.4L 4 cylinder with manual tranny..
Mr. Adam! great camera there. Just to ask also if you experienced vibration when accelarating at 20kph onwards?
yes, but was totally random.
So what part of that was fixed?
Hi, Adam Heidingsfelder, I just noticed your youtube video about xterra drive shaft vibration. My xterra 2005 has similar problem: vibration when accelerating and squeak when slow down. Can you tell me what parts you had replaced? How much for the parts? And what's the total cost for your repairing? Thank you very much and have a nice day!
Do you know what " bearing" that is that needs to be replaced?
what were the symptoms of the vehicle ? shaking or vibration under the seat ?
Yes. That's exactly what it was. For about 2 weeks before that, it sounded like brakes needed replaced, so I check them, then checked my wheel bearings. I decided to mount a camera under there to see if I could see anything wrong.
Thank you, I went to belle tire to get a tire rotation and wheel alinement. They told me my center bushing is completely gone and I need to replace it. The thing is I never had any humming noises, thumping or howling. Wanted 1,900 for a new driveshaft. I said nope. Went to a Honda dealership and they just said I needed a wheel rotation and alignment. The problem was two weeks ago I hit something hard and my left wheel started humming and wheel was off centered. At the Honda dealership they did a few test drives and my driveshaft is fine. Belle tire at it again scamming
mine went back in my f150 it broke and driveshaft started hitting the fuel tank it was loud and it shool alot long story short the don't sell the hanger bearing it self u have to buy a kit with a driveshaft 2grand
That's why my truck shakes at 70 lol 😆
After watching this video I think I will add a camera view underneath my truck and trailers to the routine maintenance list. Maybe after every oil change throw the GoPro underneath on the next drive? 🤔
its not a bad idea for when you feel something or hear something.
Adam Heidingsfelder
When you were inside the car driving, did the bad carrier bearing sound like a growl when you were taking off from a stop?
I have a 2012 Tacoma with a 5 speed manual. It has been making this weird grinding/growling sound as soon as I take my foot off the clutch and give it gas in 1st gear. I can feel a vibration.
Crockett85 no. It sounded like a screeching bearing. when the bearing wend bad, the drive shaft was loose inside the bushing thing, allowing it to vibrate. The vibration was completely random. See the video? It vibrates and then stops vibrating just as fast. It was not dependent on speed/rpm. Sounds like a throw out bearing, pressure plate or something else. I'm a chiropractor, not a mechanic. Sorry.
Adam Heidingsfelder
No problem man. Thanks for the reply :)
hello, how do You film it? What kind of camera and mount? I have similar problem and want to make video like You
Hello, Adam. I have the same problem, but after a quarter of an hour at high speed, I have a swing in the car, and when I press the brakes, the tremor occurs.
You can email me at adamh1281@gmail but it sounds like warped rotors. If you have a problem when you hit the brakes, its probly the brakes. Try putting it in neutral and coasting... Does it vibrate? If its only when you hit the brakes, it's not the drive shaft.
Scary
did you have any bouncing in the rear while braking?
No, not that I can remember. Vibrations were totally random, usually around 40 mph.
whats the worst that can happen here? does the whole thing eventually break off ?
+Jesus Ambriz Not sure what that means. I'm assuming it would vibrate til the U-joints failed. The bearings in the transmission, and maybe the rear differential could be damaged too. I'm not a mechanic, I'm a Chiropractor.
it can cause major damage to your transmission, ive even seen driveshafts that broke of the bearings and went round and round and broke the exhaust, rear diff etc.
Its all about the condition of the car and a bit of luck lol :p
Eventually more components will fail. Your drive shaft will smack the ground and there's a good possibility that you'll become a human catapult, or, it will just rip the entire rear end out from under you.
I have 2006 frontier. Been hearing a noise like bad brake but sounds like passenger rear wheel bearing from drivers seat. Changed rear end oil 4 times in 40k miles. Thinking that was the source. Bought new bearing kit but now don't think it's the issue. Only makes this sound when driving over 50mph. It doesn't make the noise when coasting or hard acceleration. Only when easy traveling over 50 mph. Is this what you had?
Yes, I do remember something similar. I think I recall at first it was intermittent, and at high speeds. The driveshaft is still moving when you are coasting, so it shouldn't matter. Although the drive system isn't under stress when coasting. Maybe get under the truck and look, feel for anything abnormal. maybe you see metal filings on some greasy spots, or a looseness in the carrier bearing, u joints, etc. or you could duck tape a small camera like I did.
zash I have an 06 Pathfinder I will be selling soon and it has a vibration all over the vehicle but the acceleration is still good. Maybe its the bearing in the rear but dont know for sure yet. U joints seem tight front and back. Any info would be apprecited.
my 2001 5.4L triton makes a whining, humming noise when I accelerate and decelerate. I haven't done anything to it yet but would like some help. this is the first time I've owned a truck so anyone's input is greatly appreciated.
+alex delgado I would join a forum and post there. I'm sure someone has figured it out and posted their results. My carrier bearing started with a hiss/screech like a wheel bearing or brakes needing pads. Then the bearing seized/broke apart from the rubber bushing around it and started to vibrate randomly.
My freelander has this problem I think. Every time you decelerate there is a huge vibration throughout the car. I changed the U mounts didn't help. Now I'm thinking it's the Propshaft weights?
Hey there , just having the same problem and my T100 vibes only when accellerating and more noticable at 40~ mph but coasting is smooth as can be . .. Hoping
U joints , , any thoughts ? Thanks
Ever figure out what the problem was? I'm having the EXACT same problem
Oh god that’s some scary shit
holy shit thats dangerous,
what would cause this to happen. need answer pls.
Oh shit!!!!
So thats what im feeling🤣
whoha nelly!
Adam, i have a similar issue going on right now with my 2nd gen X. Driveshaft seems to shake when there is a momentum change - slowing to a stop, letting off the gas, etc. Do you know if the setup is the same?
not sure, but it probably is the same. Most trucks and SUV's are similar now a days. How do you know its the driveshaft?
If you had a stick shift you would never deal with this problem
It IS a 5 speed manual. The carrier bearing is independent of the transmission...
@@AdamHeidingsfelder my 6 speed does not have one maybe it’s just the 4wd then
Craigslist.
It didn't even explode to pieces. :(
super
wow utube sucks you ask for a 2006 equinox and they give you something totally not that
maybe you should upload a better, more helpful video?...thanks for the comment.
dude... an equinox is a front wheel drive vehicle
Only idiots buy cheap parts off of eBay instead of factory original equipment manufacturers
And if the original one went bad that easily how easily do you think a cheaper one will go bad?
WOW! check this out: czcams.com/video/gmV4qwLfOMY/video.html
makes my brain hurt.
+Adam Heidingsfelder did your car shake a lot?
First it was a squeak, like brakes, or a bearing(which it was). Then it started to randomly vibrate- as you can see in the video. It was very noticeable, and shook fairly intensely. Its hard to diagnose a problem that is so random. Which is why I posted this video.
cold weather can shrink rubber and cause more slop. just replace it