How hard is the support bearing to change?
08-16-2010, 11:30 AM
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How hard is the support bearing to change?
I'm so sick of the that bad bearing sound coming from underneath my car, How hard is this to change and do it have to be pressed out/in? Reason I believe this is my problem is because axles are good, front wheel bearings are good, brakes are good, well maybe I need rotors... I don't think I've missed anything else. If so I would love the feedback. I found the part for $26 but I'd rather be sure if this is all I would need to get.
08-17-2010, 12:05 AM
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+1. not sure what a support bearing is. Thought you might of been talking about the support beam, but $26 is not the correct pricing for the front support. thought it would of been the front wheel bearings, but you said it checked out good. Thought of the rear wheel bearings, but you usually can't find it by itself without the hub. either way, you need to clarify what you are talking about cause we don't know what you're referring to
08-17-2010, 05:26 AM
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You mean for the right side axle? As far as I'm aware, you can't get that piece individually, you're stuck with replacing the axle. Do you have a link to the part?
FWIW, I've never heard of one of these causing problems, this would be a first (for me, anyway).
FWIW, I've never heard of one of these causing problems, this would be a first (for me, anyway).
08-17-2010, 01:07 PM
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I'm assuming that the bearing fits here from the axle http://www.courtesyparts.com/39781-b...784_1851_1872&
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08-17-2010, 02:31 PM
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To the OP. I have a strange noise that may be coming from that support bearing for the passenger axle as well. Can you describe the sound it makes? Is it obvious that it is coming from the support bearing?
Since I have to change my axle soon due to busted boot I may try and change that bearing as well and hope for the best. I'll be interested in how this goes for you.
Since I have to change my axle soon due to busted boot I may try and change that bearing as well and hope for the best. I'll be interested in how this goes for you.
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08-17-2010, 03:20 PM
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Hey Paul, long time no see ... stop hiding! lol 
I have heard reports of that mount actually breaking, snaps loose from the block. Not sure if that is what the OP is possibly dealing with or not.
You're right on... it's coming from the right axle I believe and courtesyparts.com does sell the part.... but if this is a part of the axle than I would not want to change this unless this can be done easy Here the part no# 39774 at http://www.courtesyparts.com/39774-b...-p-133559.html
I'm assuming that the bearing fits here from the axle http://www.courtesyparts.com/39781-b...784_1851_1872&
I'm assuming that the bearing fits here from the axle http://www.courtesyparts.com/39781-b...784_1851_1872&
You should be able to look behind the tire well and see if you see anything 'broken' or not. A bad bearing you will not see untill it is in your hand howerver ... but if that bracket snapped loose, it'll be hanging on the axle. The axle slides into the support bearing / bracket. The new bracket should have a new bearing already pressed in. Contact DaveB to be certain ... I bet he can tell you for sure.
08-17-2010, 07:21 PM
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Hey Paul, long time no see ... stop hiding! lol I have heard reports of that mount actually breaking, snaps loose from the block. Not sure if that is what the OP is possibly dealing with or not.
You should be able to look behind the tire well and see if you see anything 'broken' or not. A bad bearing you will not see untill it is in your hand howerver ... but if that bracket snapped loose, it'll be hanging on the axle. The axle slides into the support bearing / bracket. The new bracket should have a new bearing already pressed in. Contact DaveB to be certain ... I bet he can tell you for sure.
08-18-2010, 06:57 AM
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Ok so trying to understand this thread so far, you are saying the bearing inside the passenger side axle where it screws onto the support bracket is making a noise?? How long have you had this axle??
08-18-2010, 12:28 PM
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not sure how long the axle has been on the car... I've had the car for under 3 years now. But didn't have this problem until about a year now.
08-18-2010, 09:52 PM
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this bearing is not apart of the axle, it's a part of the support bracket which the extension shaft of the axle goes in and is being supported by the support bracket. I hope i'm explaining this correct.
08-19-2010, 06:51 AM
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As someone posted before, what kind of noise does it make?
08-19-2010, 09:26 AM
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Yeah I see what you are talking about in the diagram. If that bearing is going bad, why not just replace the axle itself? Are your CV boots in good shape?? Seems more like a headache changing that bearing as it seems like no one has done it before.
As someone posted before, what kind of noise does it make?
As someone posted before, what kind of noise does it make?
Yes, DaveB is an orgr and he can get you the best prices on most Maxima parts - IIRC, he works for a Nissan Dealer (dunno where). You can PM him and he can quote part(s) you might want / need.
Another thing you could try is to spry (not toooooo much) sillicone on that bearing. It's reachable, just a PITA. If you notice the noise go away, you found your culprit. If the noise doesn't go away, look elsewhere.
Hope this helps!
08-19-2010, 10:28 AM
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Yeah I see what you are talking about in the diagram. If that bearing is going bad, why not just replace the axle itself? Are your CV boots in good shape?? Seems more like a headache changing that bearing as it seems like no one has done it before.
As someone posted before, what kind of noise does it make?
As someone posted before, what kind of noise does it make?
08-19-2010, 11:11 AM
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The bearing you describe and is displayed in the diagram is part of the axle. It has nothing to do with the support bracket. The bracket is fixed to the engine and does not have any movable parts. It is to support the passenger side axle from excess strain.
08-19-2010, 07:44 PM
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If you have replaced the PS axle, you'ld know. I have replaced the PS axle ... and I assure you, the bearing is NOT a part of the axle. Think what you want, understand what you want, but facts are facts. The support bearing / bracket is one peice. To argue this is not helping the OP, so is there a point?
OP ... if it's a wheel bearing issue, you can lift the car (that wheel) and spin it. If you hear / feel rubbing, it could be a bad WB. Also, with that wheel lifted, grab a hold of the wheel at 12 and 6, and also 3 and 9. See how much lateral or transverse play there is. If it 'feels' loose, it could be a bad bearing.
Another thing you could do is to take it to a reputable shop, have them diagnose the issue (since we can't hear and feel what you do - you can olny describe it) then fix it yourself. I hate to say 'use the shop' but ... it can work.
08-19-2010, 07:49 PM
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Thanks guys for all of the reply's... Today something came off of my car while I was driving and freaked me out. So I went to a shop that rent's out bays with lifts and lift my car to see what was going on... I found that I had no grease in the inner cv boot and just lost a bearing in the outer cv boot. The whole time that bad bearing sound was that I had no grease but showed no leakage at all. The boot look like it was vacuum sealed which was crazy and I found what was that sound of breaking parts while I was driving, a bearing had pop thru the outer cv boot causing a nice hole the size of a bearing in the cv boot. Well that's it for that axle. Also thanks for helping with the support bearing and bracket. I see now that it should come with the axle but is not a part of the axle and that this wasn't the problem.
next question is where would be the best place to buy/order axle and should I replace both axle or just the one.... I checked the other side and it looks good, also these are not the original axles so they have been replaced at some point.
next question is where would be the best place to buy/order axle and should I replace both axle or just the one.... I checked the other side and it looks good, also these are not the original axles so they have been replaced at some point.
08-19-2010, 07:55 PM
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If you have replaced the PS axle, you'ld know. I have replaced the PS axle ... and I assure you, the bearing is NOT a part of the axle. Think what you want, understand what you want, but facts are facts. The support bearing / bracket is one peice. To argue this is not helping the OP, so is there a point?
OP ... if it's a wheel bearing issue, you can lift the car (that wheel) and spin it. If you hear / feel rubbing, it could be a bad WB. Also, with that wheel lifted, grab a hold of the wheel at 12 and 6, and also 3 and 9. See how much lateral or transverse play there is. If it 'feels' loose, it could be a bad bearing.
Another thing you could do is to take it to a reputable shop, have them diagnose the issue (since we can't hear and feel what you do - you can olny describe it) then fix it yourself. I hate to say 'use the shop' but ... it can work.
OP ... if it's a wheel bearing issue, you can lift the car (that wheel) and spin it. If you hear / feel rubbing, it could be a bad WB. Also, with that wheel lifted, grab a hold of the wheel at 12 and 6, and also 3 and 9. See how much lateral or transverse play there is. If it 'feels' loose, it could be a bad bearing.
Another thing you could do is to take it to a reputable shop, have them diagnose the issue (since we can't hear and feel what you do - you can olny describe it) then fix it yourself. I hate to say 'use the shop' but ... it can work.
Thanks guy seems you and I only ones know that the support bearing/bracket and not apart of the axle.... I've found that they will sell them together costing more for the axle and some without.
I went to a D.I.Y. shop today and did the test and that wheel is ok so wheel bearings are good. The other side needs tie rod though
08-19-2010, 08:20 PM
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Thanks guys for all of the reply's... Today something came off of my car while I was driving and freaked me out. So I went to a shop that rent's out bays with lifts and lift my car to see what was going on... I found that I had no grease in the inner cv boot and just lost a bearing in the outer cv boot. The whole time that bad bearing sound was that I had no grease but showed no leakage at all. The boot look like it was vacuum sealed which was crazy and I found what was that sound of breaking parts while I was driving, a bearing had pop thru the outer cv boot causing a nice hole the size of a bearing in the cv boot. Well that's it for that axle. Also thanks for helping with the support bearing and bracket. I see now that it should come with the axle but is not a part of the axle and that this wasn't the problem.
next question is where would be the best place to buy/order axle and should I replace both axle or just the one.... I checked the other side and it looks good, also these are not the original axles so they have been replaced at some point.
next question is where would be the best place to buy/order axle and should I replace both axle or just the one.... I checked the other side and it looks good, also these are not the original axles so they have been replaced at some point.
Raxles .com ... FTW!!!! As for the bearing, you shouldn't need to replace it (or the bracket for that matter). The new axle will not come with the bearing (at least not that I am aware of (and not from Raxles, mine didn't). When you go to replace that axle, just unbolt the 3 - 14mm bolts holding the bracket and pull it out, makes life MUCH easier to get the axle / support bracket together (and apart). As for replacing both axles ... up to you really. Some people will not do just one of anything (hl bulbs, tail lights, axles, etc...) but I have always been of the opinion - if it aint broke, don't fix it. lol There may come a time you'll need to do the DS as well, but that's cake - really, very very easy.
08-20-2010, 02:03 AM
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Raxles .com ... FTW!!!! As for the bearing, you shouldn't need to replace it (or the bracket for that matter). The new axle will not come with the bearing (at least not that I am aware of (and not from Raxles, mine didn't). When you go to replace that axle, just unbolt the 3 - 14mm bolts holding the bracket and pull it out, makes life MUCH easier to get the axle / support bracket together (and apart). As for replacing both axles ... up to you really. Some people will not do just one of anything (hl bulbs, tail lights, axles, etc...) but I have always been of the opinion - if it aint broke, don't fix it. lol There may come a time you'll need to do the DS as well, but that's cake - really, very very easy.
How much is the pass side axle at axles.com?
08-20-2010, 02:40 AM
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08-20-2010, 09:20 AM
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Leave the bracket on the engine, seperate bracket and bearing with a gearwrench. VERY easy to do this way. Seperate knuckle from strut, turn streering wheel to left lock. pull axle. CAKE
How does on remove the bearing from the axle? I just re-greased and replace my boot and reused the axle.
How does on remove the bearing from the axle? I just re-greased and replace my boot and reused the axle.
08-20-2010, 02:22 PM
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Leave the bracket on the engine, seperate bracket and bearing with a gearwrench. VERY easy to do this way. Seperate knuckle from strut, turn streering wheel to left lock. pull axle. CAKE
How does on remove the bearing from the axle? I just re-greased and replace my boot and reused the axle.
How does on remove the bearing from the axle? I just re-greased and replace my boot and reused the axle.
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