2007 Tacoma Carrier Bearing noise

attempting to diagnose a driveline vibration/noise, all 5 ujoints are freshly greased.

[@Gaunt596]

So, since this video seems to have attracted a bunch of attention for some odd reason, ill follow up on this. the carrier bearing was bad, right out of the box. poor manufacturing on the part of dorman, a little internet research shows its a known issue. best bet seems to be with with a new OEM toyota bearing. as far as vibration, the ujoint angles just arent correct, all their is too it. mine was only out a degree or two, so it wasnt bad. best fix for everything is to go to a 1 piece driveshaft with a double cardan joint at the transmission, as it does away with the carrier bearing entirely, and also insures you maintain the correct operating angle for the joints. for this fix, theres a writeup with part numbers available on Tacomaworld.com if you are a DIY person, or any reputable driveshaft shop should be able to do it if you arent.

[@sebastienwagner1210]

Damn !! Same noise here.. so i replace the carrier... seem not very old. But even with the new carrier (dorman) the fcking squeak is come back 🙄

[@tonydize3944]

Omg man you're my hero my truck makes that noise and I couldn't figure it out thank you for sharing this video

[@bnyang84]

Yo, wtf... This is the exact sound my taco is making. 😱

[@EM-mp4kp]

Good video , lots of help

[@guitargrl18]

U joints. Toyota had a recall. I have a 2007 Tacoma. They actually refunded me the close to $700.00 job.

[@mightygus9476]

I was researching if there are any recalls for this issue. I didn't see any. My taco does this when it's in first gear

[@mrjohnnyjohnson]

My 2008 had the issue, didn't realize there was a notice, I had a local shop redo my joints etc and install it back on. Sent Toyota the bill and they cut me a check.

[@87links]

My 2010 Pre-Runner has this same noise and now the drive shaft is knocking when down shifting? And idea what that may be? Appreciate the video and links.

[@herzus1993]

if its knocking then you have a bad u joints buddy

[@LuisRamirez-vv8dh]

I have a 2002 Silverado with 268k miles and Im replacing the center support bearing and the u joints and greasing up the slip yoke tomorrow... God it's gonna drive like a fuckin dream, I cant wait... lol

[@EdGeZeR0]

Same! I got a 2006 F150 with 281K, no check engine light, gonna replace my carrier bearing in the middle and also the both u joints. Can’t wait.

[@mikeym4860]

How did that go? I have a 02 Silverado 🤣

[@Proj3ctLife]

@@mikeym4860 It was much easier than I thought it was gonna be and acceleration imroved... annoying clunk went away. Went for some used tires at a local tire dealer and scored 4 brand new hankook tires for a steal. It quietly got up to 287k miles with only the rumble of the muffler and no drivetrain/suspension noise. I sold it after I thought I found the perfect Suburban and ended up leaving the dealer in a 2012 Acura TL 😅. My seach for a 2010-2014 Suburban is on again. Love live Chevy

[@mgarcia6416]

2:40 is what mine does

[@adonisjenkins3930]

Same, if you see this let me know if you found a fix

[@urIIez]

Same I hate it 🤦‍♂️ but it’s on a 04 tundra any clue what it was?

[@therealdealtech8460]

The noise comes from the u joints, most of the time it comes from the one after the transmission output shaft they are really cheap like $10

[@urIIez]

@@therealdealtech8460 cool I’ll check it out, thanks

[@rcsi10]

Did it end up being the carrier bearing? My truck has the same noise.

[@autofillthis]

rcsi10 I'm wondering that too. My 2013 sounds almost the same

[@johnblackburn2237]

My 03 Tacoma is making the same shattering sound but only when weather is cold < 50 degrees. Brakes are in good shape and U joints are all greased. Have you figured out where the noise is coming from?

[@NitrousExpressCoyote]

It's the center support bearing. Replace it.

[@clees_outdoors]

Good vid

[@frankking58]

That's nice so how did you fix it

[@ernestalfa9045]

Yep that’s my sound 😂

[@soccervillegas]

How did you mount your phone down there ?

[@mightygus9476]

Probably used a gopro

[@Gaunt596]

yup, filmed with a Gopro Session stuck to the carrier bearing crossmember.

[@derpacalypse9504]

So the scrape/clicking noise is the carrier bearing? Just to be sure that this is the problem I’m having

[@therealdealtech8460]

No the noise is coming from the u joints

[@herzus1993]

@@therealdealtech8460 he's clearly saying that the carrier bearing has manufacturing issue in the top comment !!!

[@mwooddy8790]

Did you figure out a permanent fix for this just started about a week ago on my truck and it’s god awful

[@mwooddy8790]

Gaunt596 that’s what I was thinking but I just had all u joints replaced and carrier done in July with a denso/oem and don’t want to pay the money for it happen again in 2 months

[@HectorRamirez-fz6nx]

Hey so I had the same problem with my ram 2500 and replaced the carrier bearing. Still it's making the same noise. Any advice??

[@brentparkins9724]

Same here? Did you ever figure it out?

[@HectorRamirez-fz6nx]

@@brentparkins9724 It was the u joints making the noise

[@kevinbr3197]

I have the same thing. Im guessing adding grease could fix it on the u joints?

[@therealdealtech8460]

Unfortunately no because oem ones dont have grease fittings

[@whatfreedom7]

@@therealdealtech8460 my 06 did.

[@1mauricefm]

What was your fix for this? thx

[@NitrousExpressCoyote]

Center support bearing. Replace it

[@1mauricefm]

@@NitrousExpressCoyote Replaced twice... noise is back,

[@kevinbr3197]

@@1mauricefm try adding grease? Thats what im gonna try

[@vip201190ify]

Welcome, have you found a solution? I have Isuzu Demax and the same problem ؟؟

[@mdtrd]

@@Gaunt596 Always use factory bearings no matter what vehicle you have or what location they're in.

[@mdtrd]

@@Gaunt596 I just added the OME CB drop kit which lessoned the vibes. I'll look into it more. Thanks.

[@mdtrd]

It's now May and the vibes have been the same but now I have the same noise! Also, it seems there's a lot of movement in the driveshaft at the carrier bearing.

[@johnops1653]

Mine makes noise from 27mph to 65 70 mph I just had the carrier bearing replaced it now makes the same noise

[@doreiman9605]

Hey my Tacoma 2006 make grinding noise at around 27-35 mph then 45-55mph. Did you fix and found out the problem?

[@therealdealtech8460]

U joints my most of the time it is the one after the transmission shaft

[@bartsimpson5381]

2000 tundra same thing

[@nighthowler8107]

It's called FRICTION

[@therealdealtech8460]

Yes coming from the u joints because lack of lubrication

[@dcruzer1272]

I replaced mine 6 months ago and and my carrier bearing is making the same noise already. Rubber is falling apart an d lots of play. Sucks i have to do it again sp soon

[@ByronRamos_]

My dad's 2010 Tacoma PreRunner 2WD had the same noise. Also vibration when driving around. Ended up being the U Joints of the driveshaft. Replaced all 3.

[@big_rooster_racing]

Thanks for posting! I have the same noise coming from my truck and couldn't pinpoint it. Now I'm 100% sure it's my carrier bearing thanks to this video.

[@therealdealtech8460]

No its not , the problem is the u joints

[@big_rooster_racing]

@@therealdealtech8460 No, it actually was the problem. U-Joints we're fine. Carrier bearing was replaced and truck is back on the road with no issues.

[@to3634]

@@big_rooster_racing I just replaced all my U joints and skipped the carrier bearing and still get this noise smh so I guess I’ll be dropping the drive shaft again.

[@tristinriddick978]

Grab your driveshaft and wiggle(shake) it by the U-Joints. Does it move at all? If yes then replace your U-Joints.

[@brettwatsonphoto]

The driveshaft can also move too much if the rubber bushing around the bearing is failing or has failed. And when that happens the moving/rotating driveshaft can make contact with that rubber and cause squealing.

[@Josh-db8rf]

I just replaced the one on my 1st gen tundra not to long ago and she's making this noise now. Crazy the poor quality of these parts. especially when companies want $200 for it

[@nealpradier1152]

I got a 2000 Benz Mercedes whole time I thought it was the wheel bearing but I got it diagnosed and it was the carrier bearing the whole time good thing the part and labor is cheap wheel bearing my mechanic wanted 120 a Wheel bearing 😄😅

[@fenf777]

Same problem with my mitsubishi airtrek 2002.. i just knock it with plank wood then problem solve lol

[@justinlong977]

Holy crap I just did mine 30min ago and it started making this same noise. what is it?

[@maintaineveryday4732]

you ever figure out a fix? brand new shaft and my carrier bearing obviously is a problem making this exact sound.

[@justinlong977]

Austin Moats yeah I did, sorry I didn’t realize I never reported. so on my job I didn’t realize there was a washer that rides agains the bearing that goes on before the nut, and I also packed my bearing with grease so either one of those will be your issue. good luck

[@maintaineveryday4732]

Justin Long ah yeah I replaced the whole drive shaft so I guess I’ll try and take it back off and pack it. Probably just a crappy manufacturer haha.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Don't think its the carrier bearing

[@possecomitatus77]

sounds like somebody neglected to pack the grooves with grease.