Nissan Titan or Armada Driveshaft Universal U-Joint & Center Support Carrier Bearing

[@menjivar76]

I want to thank you for the time you spent making this video no knowing how many people you will help doing it 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏. I'm one of them, today finally I took the time to do it and to bring the driveshaft down it was a blink of an eye but to remove the bearing was a pain the but, we ended cutting it in pieces but it worth the extra time. Put a new one and now my titan is running like new 👌👌 , you helped me to save a lot of money. Thanks again partner for your excellent work. ☝️☝️👏👏👏☝️👏

[@SC-dc5no]

great info in this video. I had to cut bearing off with grinder. I used an 1 1/2' PVC pipe to set bearing.

[@scottyreneau3244]

Thank you so much for posting this video! Followed this video today, step by step, replacing the center support bearing. My titan is riding like a champ! I had horrible wobble/ shaking (almost hit someone that's how bad it was the first time)on take off and slow down. Thanks to this video all it cost me was 100$ for the part 10$ for fence post and 4$ for anti Siege. Saved me ab 1000$ since Firestone told me I needed to replace my whole drive shaft!! Scammers everywhere, do your own research before spending money

[@APDTY]

AWESOME!!! We love it when one of our videos helps someone and this is a little bit more advanced than most repairs so great job, thank you for watching and commenting, knowing these videos helps people really helps motivate us to make more of these.

[@jimmytheman4687]

I had the same issue...was making a left hand turn at a 4 way stop and the shaking was outrageous!...pulled over and then went on my way with no issue...then I got home a googled the issue I was having...sure enough the drive shaft carrier bearing was shot! Had it replaced by my mobile mechanic I've had for years..but you are right...lots of small shops out there will try to take you to the cleaners...LOL..no problems since!

[@HalfAssHomestead]

As typical, my Titan needs the rear-end rebuilt, and the U-Joints are the old type. Thanks for sharing. Many needed upgrades to put her back together properly.

[@702BattleBorn]

One of the best tutorials for this issue. Thanks a lot. Have a pleasant day. Cheers

[@watermanone7567]

Thanks for the video's. Surprised that new boot clamps aren't provided with the new center hanger. Good Job.

[@Joshua-od9my]

They actually were provdided in the kit, but when we went to install the new ones, they didn't fit.

[@edwinramos8109]

I have the same problem with my shifts. I was thinking the problem was the driveshaft. I never think the problem was that bearing support. Thanks for ur video.

[@mrabimohammad9280]

I just had my hanger bearing installed on my Nissan Frontier , I could of saved my self 200$ dollars and did my self . Great job thank you for ur time and effort

[@juanrrobledo89]

Great step by step, this will help me, I have a clunking noise, will lift it up and see what is going on, thanks again

[@diegopalomino1200]

Thanks for the awesome video, that same video on my Nissan Frontier went bad, now I feel confident I can do the repair myself.

[@jlee29170]

My u-joints look good but the bearing is toast. Grateful for the video!

[@APDTY]

jlee29170 awesome thanks for watching!!

[@wisecitizenry2844]

Great tutorial on driveshaft overhaul! Thank you for posting this video! Keep it up!

[@APDTY]

thank you and thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@FatherhoodAndFitness]

Very nice work, man. This video is tremendously helpful.

[@veered4371]

Great vid! Think I will be replacing the U joints this weekend on my 08 Pathfinder and possibly more. I can hear a popping/clicking noise sometimes, sounds like its coming form where the U joints are or maybe even a little further up. And also shudders around 40-45 then goes away as soon as I take my foot off the accelerator. Not driving it until I can see what the issue is. Oh and the tranny was rebuilt bout a year ago so I'm hoping this won't be another expensive fix 🤔

[@rizchellsuniga4402]

Check your motor mounts.

[@Justthetruth5678]

Would this cause a clunking while towing heavy? Mine is bad, but havent noticed any issues shifting or vibration other than when towing heavy. I get a clunking sound. I cant see any other issue's visually.

[@APDTY]

Sure, towing can add plenty of extra load on the suspension and drivetrain and make things so up that might not show up unloaded.

[@Justthetruth5678]

@APDTY well, I ordered a new one. Hope it fixes the issue. Hard problem to troubleshoot because I don't have heavy loads just laying around to test with 😆

[@someguy8811]

Glad I'm not the only one that struggles with those boot clamps lol.

[@zt3457]

Do you need to grease the bearing?

[@pedrodavid4442]

My 04 Titan makes a knocking noise it’s not the knock sensor checked that already but It shifts perfectly fine I’ve checked the u joints they don’t look damaged although the center support bearing looks loose idk if it could be that but can you please get at me I haven’t moved the truck in three days ever since that noise got louder

[@albertnarvaez7405]

I replaced carrier bearing because it was worn, thinking that was the issue, my 2004 Titan still makes a loud popping noise when I put it in reverse, any suggestions?

[@APDTY]

Universal Joints?

[@slugglife9527]

Great video. Thanks so much Sir.

[@williamlynch3987]

GREAT job great video this will save me $850 Thanks!!

[@juangalindo5608]

Thank you. it helped me a lot

[@braddeland6859]

Thank you for this video. Wish i could stand under mine !

[@APDTY]

Thanks, yes the lift makes it easier for sure.

[@devoncampbell4039]

Outstanding Performance 🇯🇲

[@APDTY]

Thank You!

[@ricaneva3896]

Home Depot wouldn't cut me a pipe so I used a PVC pipe that was around the house and I managed to get the bearing in jejej when getting it out I had to use a bearing separator and a press

[@APDTY]

Awesome, whatever works in most cases

[@misterbulger]

I never remember seeing a rubber boot on my 2013 Titan... do they all have this? Or did mine just disappear? lol

[@johnj873]

Great Vid. Just had to do my carrier bearing on my Frontier.

[@rickyrobertson8064]

Putting the shaft in the EXACT same spot could be wrong. Now I always check for phasing which was the reason I was doing the bearing and I showed the customer BEFORE I started.

[@APDTY]

Raybeez ROBERTSON excellent good point

[@boostboyracing]

If I buy a used drive shaft online do I have to mark it ?? and how ???? Or match it with the old one ??

[@42793coupe]

Just changed out my hanger bearing because of the same problem! I didn't change my u-joints even with 217,000 miles on them. Maybe I should watch video before working on my Titan! Nah! Had to cut bearing off my shaft! I used tie wraps instead of small metal clips! Much easier!

[@APDTY]

42793coupe awesome!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@twotoneprixflako956]

My truck diferential moves alot when i brake? can you help me?

[@mtbjuky]

Good vid, but you should have applied grease to ALL fitting before you added bearing/caps etc. Cheers

[@kristophwulf411]

Great and informative video ...thank you

[@Callm3lazy]

What’s the preventable maintenance for this?

[@tamiyaforlife]

Great video, very helpful

[@APDTY]

tamiyaforlife thank you for watching and commenting!!

[@josephsedillo8319]

Did it at home, i marked mine and mine didnt line up when putting back togeather. Theres only one way to put it on anyways. Lol only fits one way. Theres a square inside the groves that's match up .

[@1vadim]

Are all the u joints on the drive shaft same size?

[@jimm8596]

Yes

[@horriblends]

I was lookin for this. Thanks for asking.

[@lawrencemiller2379]

I have a 07 Nissan Titan I replaced my carrier bearing drove5 miles and the front shaft going into transmission is trying to slide out causing my new carrier rubber to stretch. Is the driveshaft supposed to be jammed into transmission until it locks in ?

[@APDTY]

Lawrence Miller no the driveshaft actually must be able to slightly expand and contract as the vehicle goes over bumps or accelerate and decelerate, depending on the driveshaft that you have, you want to make sure the front and center of the driveshaft can move freely, you may also want to verify the carrier bearing is installed exactly where the old one was, a careful inspection of the driveshaft should reveal the cause of this

[@lawrencemiller2379]

@@APDTY I may have thrown it out of balance from beating it with a hammer. If memory serves me correctly the carrier bearing was pressed all the way on. So that how I did it.

[@SBecktacular]

Lawrence Miller 🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🙄

[@claystewart2395]

Put a new Carrier bearing in acutally mechanic did and it slides out of my transmission so I'm sure he did something wrong on the bearing

[@jeffdeshazier4133]

Wil this work wit a Nissan aramada

[@truthsayer8918]

Where does he take off the old bering I don't see it on the video

[@APDTY]

Starts at 7:45 and ends at 9:20

[@mjcoleman]

Does anyone have the part numbers for the centre support bearing and housing? I have an 11 Armada. Ty

[@APDTY]

If it is 2WD, then its probably the same as the Titan. The Nissan catalog doesn't see to list it for the Armada and thats why we say should. If you can measure your current bearing and it matches these specs below, then see APD-139993 = apdty.com/products/apd-139993?_pos=1&_sid=03e350002&_ss=r Center Support Bearing Specs: Mount Bracket Hole Centers 6.700" Internal Diameter 1.574" Width 0.866"

[@mjcoleman]

@@APDTY Thank you appreciate it

[@chadh1721]

Great tutorial, thank you sir

[@RDG4R]

Hello APDTY, thank you for the awesome video. I had a quick question. My carrier bearing was worn so I removed the driveshaft and took it to my mechanic. He removed and installed a new carrier bearing. I made sure the carrier bearing was installed in the same exact spot as the old one. I put the driveshaft in (exactly as it came out) and now there is a very small leak where the driveshaft meets the transmission. Do you have any idea why? A broke seal? Thank you

[@TheOriginalUberGoober]

Put the driveshaft against a wall or something that wont move or walk and your pounding will go better. Or get a press from harbor freight for around $300 bucks. That was a TON of anti seize you used LMAO. Nice video.

[@yinkasantacruz6708]

Please help me here, my car vibrates at any speed, tapping at low speed and vibration from 35mph upward. The tapping is about the front driver side shaft a bit loose or wobbly perhaps. And on the rear (middle) not the big fat one at the back but the one before that, it’s got worn u-joint. But then what baffles me is that yours car have carrier bearing and mine doesn’t either middle or rear fat shaft doesn’t have it. I have 2006 armada LE, is that possible?

[@APDTY]

yinka santacruz if you have a bad u-joint, you have to replace that ASAP, it will be very hard to diagnose any other vibration with a bad ujoint, also since you will be removing the driveshaft, replace all the ujointd at the same time, if the carrier bearing is worn that should also be replaced, then a thorough inspection and test drive to verify all the vibrations are gone

[@yinkasantacruz6708]

Auto Parts Direct To You Actually the carrier bearing doesn’t seem to exist on my car, I know one of the u-joint is broken on the front side of the 2 shafts at the back then the driver side front shaft has free play on it coz when I rock it back and forth it wobbles

[@yinkasantacruz6708]

Please help me with the part number of the u-joint you replaced. I went to autozone today and I got confused as to which of the u joint I wanted but I know it’s the same one you changed

[@ANGEL-hb8ln]

Good video clip thank.

[@APDTY]

thank you for watching and commenting, we appreciate it.

[@65envivo]

Do you have all 4 wheels off the ground or just the front 2?

[@shannonhicks8755]

All four, he's got it on a lift.

[@Hjones1973]

Good work buddy

[@n8t_fit]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge on this. I was able to fixed my problem and saved money.

[@julianzamora4388]

Good job!👌

[@stevebodiford7858]

Have an 05 Armada... 190k on it... starting to notice a slight vibration under driver seat... it's intermittent right now. Tranny shifts smoothly, no hesitations... performance of truck is normal. Could this be an early symptom of the drive line, u bolts, linkage???

[@APDTY]

Steve Bodiford yes and you can inspect the driveshaft by checking for any play, zero play should exist in the unjoints and the carrier bearing should look like nice rubber and no cracks, the vibration ca also be a clue, the speed and the change of speed, for instance if you coast at around 45mph and feel the vibration and then accelerate slightly, if the vibration goes away, then it can be drivetrain related as when u accelerate u put a load on the drivetrain and it tightens up the play for a short period of time,

[@viorelnaidin5933]

At 190k you need to check the differential too. At 574k replacing the rear axle all the vibrations and the noises went away, but the mechanic whant to replace the carrier bearing and the u-joint,like in this nice video to! Thank you for the video APDTY!

[@viorelnaidin5933]

The carrier bearing it had some play,not even the half like in this video,but I listened to my mechanics,and replaced it!

[@michaelbenavides3652]

What tool did you use to pry off the support bearing from the drive shaft? Video was in fast forward and couldn't tell what tool that was.

[@Joshua-od9my]

It was an air impact hammer.

[@MrFools123]

u can also use a bearing seperator, I bot one from Harbor Freight for about $50. I was stumped on that too after watching the video. Joshua, make it look so easier. :-)

[@KFowl35]

That whole garage is antiseize-silver now

[@APDTY]

lol!

[@adon31997]

Where did you get the bellows?

[@rockywilson750]

I would've used the ball joint press to PRESS the joints together

[@fingerstyleguitarfaizee9888]

the center bearing i replaced it maybe 2 week ago on my nissan frontier d22 and now it rip off.i dont know what the problem.maybe gearbox mounting bush.making big vibrate on gearbox.i don't know.pls help me somebody.

[@shannonhicks8755]

Did you torque the back of the driveshaft to the differential to specifications? That's one thing he did not mention in this video.

[@williamsolano2571]

What is the cost $ to fixed ? 👍🏻

[@shannonhicks8755]

About two hours of labor and the parts depending on your area depends on the cost.

[@ronaldsosa951]

How to do this same exact thing on a nissan murano 05? Please thank you

[@Stuygym]

Good job.

[@cesarmecinas2600]

What kind of greas can u used ?

[@APDTY]

Here is the grease we used: amzn.to/2HEoKZI

[@bryanmartinez6600]

I'm getting Dodge vibes from that drievshaft

[@brandonaist]

Exelente

[@marcosantos2875]

U don't need mark not of those

[@jlee29170]

That is one nasty driveshaft.

[@thomasperrone2633]

You know they do make a tool to take those clips off for that U-joint

[@APDTY]

Yeah they pretty much make a tool for everything, well almost everything. Did you see the tool we had to make to install the center bearing?

[@APDTY]

Also new clips come with the new u-joints

[@daverose8772]

Never work on a concrete surface. You are contaminating everything with concrete dust and chips. Build a steel workbench ASAP.

[@SBecktacular]

Why do you not wet anything down with a loosening agent?? 😕 Ppl- do this.. it will help immensely lol.. NEVER scratch on a machined surface! Also, protect the yoke and don’t drag it around on concrete! 🤦‍♀️ I’m not a mechanic, but I know ANY machined surface needs to be treated delicately. No no nooo I had to stop watching after watching you bang on the u joint lobes lol This is not a good instruction video. U joint - use socket and 3# hammer over solid, raised surface to remove. (Lightly oil surfaces prior to removal). You must have a good way to hold parts down and solid while working on them(ie clamps/vice/etc- do not put driveshaft in a vice) and .-important. Also- treat new caps very delicately-small needle bearings and machined surfaces need to go in very aligned and straight- 😱I can’t believe you put the boot back on without greasing the splines. 😅👌👍 holy shit. And those splines look tore up if u look closely- 😣

[@rockywilson750]

Cringing when he spreads the Crayon mark

[@Hjones1973]

Good work buddy