How much does it cost to replace a carrier bearing?

The average cost for a Carrier Bearing Replacement is between $287 and $370 but can vary from car to car.

What happens when a carrier bearing goes bad?

If the bearing goes bad, it will make a sort of roaring or growling sound while you’re cruising down the road, and you may feel a vibration throughout the car as you drive.

What are signs of a bad carrier bearing?

Symptoms of Bad Carrier Bearings and U-Joints

Vibration Under Acceleration. If the carrier bearing loosens, it can separate from the bracket and clunk as the driveshaft spins.
Spinning or Grinding Noise Under the Vehicle.

How long does it take to replace a carrier bearing?

That’s very difficult to answer due to the multiple variables involved in removing and replacing hard to access components such as the center driveshaft on a front wheel drive vehicle like your Edge. However, in general, this type of job can often be completed in one business day; or less than 8 service hours.

What causes carrier bearing failure?

Sometimes carrier bearings fail because of the extreme operating conditions, poor handling or poor installation while sometimes it does happen because of lack of lubrication or some other relevant issues. Lack of proper lubrication is one cause of lubrication failure while there are many others.

Can you drive with a bad center support bearing?

While driving, the bearing allows the drive shaft some flexibility; however, if there is too much flex due to a worn bearing, the vehicle may start to have problems. Ignoring this problem can damage the differential, transmission, and the driveshaft in your vehicle.

Why do carrier bearings fail?

What does a bad differential carrier bearing sound like?

“Rumbling or whirring” at speeds over 20 mph can be caused by worn carrier bearings. The noise may change while cornering or turning. Regular “clunking” or loud “clicking” every few feet may indicate a broken ring or pinion gear tooth. A “Rumble” while cornering or turning may indicate bad wheel bearings.