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MM-96147 / Revised 03-21
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4 Inspection
Self-Aligning Center Bearings
A self-aligning center bearing accepts ± fi ve degrees of angular
misalignment. This helps to ensure that the hanger bearing is
correctly aligned to the driveline under all operating conditions.
Use the same service procedures for a self-aligning center bearing
as for a standard center bearing. You can identify a self-aligning
center bearing by the bright gold color of the integral defl ector.
Defl ectors are integral to a self-aligning center bearing, so separate
defl ectors are not required.
Most vehicles are equipped with self-aligning center bearings.
Figure 4.11.
• If you replace a self-aligning center bearing:
You must
install a new self-aligning center bearing.
CENTER
BEARING
4001915a
Fig. 4.11
Slip Yoke
Check the dust seal to make sure it is in place on the slip yoke.
Inspect for excessive wear on the rubber lip of the seal. If there is
excessive movement and vibration of the slip yoke assembly, refer
to Section 14 for the troubleshooting procedures.