I should have taken pics but for those who need to replace the bearing it is not so bad. Just unbolt both ujoints and carrier bearing and you can either have the old bearing pressed off and on or cut the old one off like I did. Just don't go too deep. I just used a piece of pipe to tap the new bearing into place.
Auto Zone does not have the bearing for my application. I had to go get one at the Chevy dealer. Ouch!
I read on the Diesel forum Napa has some but still $100.00 or so for a good one.
Thread: 2005 Durmax carrier bearing
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03-30-2011 11:51 AM
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03-30-2011 12:36 PMAline Auto Parts......
Been there, done thatBoat-less...
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03-30-2011 05:18 PM
I was gonna do my carrier bearing in the driveway on my 2006, but got lucky at a local private driveline shop that does heavy trucks and buses.
I had them do three U Joints and the carrier bearing for barely more than the parts.
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03-31-2011 01:15 PM
I just wanted to post something. I got mine off and was like of ****! Then I started reading and everyone was freaking out. It was not so bad. Just thought if someone came across this thread it may help.
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04-01-2011 06:48 AM
I think it will help someone. These trucks have such a steep learning curve that every tip and trick is useful. Besides, they all have the same failures around the same mileage. If you haven't done a carrier bearing... you're gonna.
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04-01-2011 09:57 AMWhat grease did you use on the slip yoke?
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04-03-2011 09:51 PM
Just some lithium stuff I had around the garage. Been working pretty good.