=====Driveshaft Support (carrier) Bearing Replacement  =====
====on the 1982 240D (W123)====
===by ""Scott98""===
===4/16/09===

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**How to replace the driveshaft support (carrier) bearing - A step by step guide**

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**Step 1:** Mark the relative positions of the front and rear driveshafts. Also mark the relative positions of the front and rear flex discs.
http://www.peachparts.com/diy/w123driveshaftsupportbearing/01.jpg

http://www.peachparts.com/diy/w123driveshaftsupportbearing/02.jpg

**Step 2:** Get a 46mm and 41mm wrench and loosen the sleeve nut located on the front section of the shaft.
http://www.peachparts.com/diy/w123driveshaftsupportbearing/03.jpg

http://www.peachparts.com/diy/w123driveshaftsupportbearing/04.jpg

**Step 3:** Remove the front flex disc and compress the driveshaft.
http://www.peachparts.com/diy/w123driveshaftsupportbearing/05.jpg

**Step 4:** Remove the front portion of the drive shaft.
http://www.peachparts.com/diy/w123driveshaftsupportbearing/06.jpg

**Step 5:** Remove the two 13mm bolts on the carrier support bracket.
http://www.peachparts.com/diy/w123driveshaftsupportbearing/07.jpg

**Step 6:** Note the circlip. You will need to remove this later.
http://www.peachparts.com/diy/w123driveshaftsupportbearing/08.jpg

**Step 7:** Remove the rear flex disc and remove the rear portion of the drive shaft.


**Step 8:** Picture of front and rear driveshafts removed and associated parts. The broken portion of my carrier bearing and bracket are still attached to the rear driveshaft.
http://www.peachparts.com/diy/w123driveshaftsupportbearing/09.jpg

**Step 9:** Remove the circlip. Get a large three jaw puller and remove the carrier bearing. 
http://www.peachparts.com/diy/w123driveshaftsupportbearing/10.jpg

**Step 10:** Picture of rear driveshaft with old carrier bearing and bracket removed. Also pictured are the new carrier bearing and bracket.
http://www.peachparts.com/diy/w123driveshaftsupportbearing/11.jpg

**Step 11:** Press the new carrier bearing into the bracket. I lubed the bracket with dishwashing liquid and pressed the carrier bearing in with my hands. 
http://www.peachparts.com/diy/w123driveshaftsupportbearing/12.jpg

**Step 12:** The new carrier bearing and bracket are installed on the driveshaft. Don't forget to reinstall the circlip! The bracket has a shoulder which must face the rear of the car upon installation. The bearing rests against the shoulder when you press it into the bracket. Picture it like this - if you were to pull the bracket off the driveshaft, it would take the carrier bearing with it.
http://www.peachparts.com/diy/w123driveshaftsupportbearing/13.jpg

The last picture is of the gigantic wrenches you will need. Many of your parts/bolts may be rusted in place so be patient. My rear flex disc was seized to the driveshaft so I had to remove the flex disc from the differential to get it out of the car. You may be luckier than I was. Make sure you realign everything to match the marks you made upon installation so nothing is out of balance.
http://www.peachparts.com/diy/w123driveshaftsupportbearing/14.jpg

Good luck!

Scott 



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**-""Scott98""**
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CategoryDiy