Carrier bearing

[Marinero_81]

Hi, anyone know how easy or otherwise it is it to replace the driveshaft carrier bearing? Changing the clutch and wheel bearings so it seems an idea to do this one as well. It doesn't feel too bad and could be reused, grateful for any advice. Tried posting a photo but unsure how to!

[Carolyn]

I've never known one to require replacement. It would be easy enough to do.

[Ardent]

@Marinero_81

Hello and welcome by the way.

[Marinero_81]

Thank You!
Lots of good information here; very valuable resource and hopefully be able to add something useful along the way.

[Carolyn]

Hello and welcome.  Tell us about your baby!!

[Marinero_81]

I don't know if this image is visible, but, if so; I imagine the black dust cover at the bearing housing can be pried off. Behind that there ought to be a small retaining circlip, then the bearing and a larger circlip as a backstop. At least that's how I read the assembly drawing. Just wondering how tight that bearing is on the shaft, I've got a press, which was essential for getting the hub bearings out. If I do tackle it, I'll note the details for a "how to".

[Marinero_81]

Hello! so; 2004 silver Roadster, vinyl roof and hardtop, original working radio but new speakers in doors, original wheels, approx 56000 miles. My son's car but I'm chief engineer on the project!
Car is mostly original, sourced from Gloucester but now resides in Glasgow (that was a long day round trip, never realised Gloucester was so far away!) and generally very tidy. We started last summer on the front suspension and brakes overhaul. Descaled and treated/painted any rust, only lightly rusted underneath. New original type shocks and brakes fitted. MOT advisory on corroded ferrules on brake hoses led to a campaign to tidy up everything!
This winter, we have the subframe off - it was pretty good, some superficial scaling but it's solid, that and suspension arms etc away for blasting and coating. Going to change the clutch and fluids etc, keeping suspension original for now. Rubbers on arms and engine mounts look good but of course 20 years old. As you know, lots of bits and pieces to tidy up in the engine bay. The aluminium block furring always catches my eye and going to get some attention. Really want to get some miles in this year rather than be underneath it, so, push is on to get back on all 4 wheels!

[Carolyn]

Sounds like you have a good car well in hand.

[Ardent]

Hello! so; 2004 silver Roadster, vinyl roof and hardtop, original working radio but new speakers in doors, original wheels, approx 56000 miles. My son's car but I'm chief engineer on the project!
Car is mostly original, sourced from Gloucester but now resides in Glasgow (that was a long day round trip, never realised Gloucester was so far away!) and generally very tidy. We started last summer on the front suspension and brakes overhaul. Descaled and treated/painted any rust, only lightly rusted underneath. New original type shocks and brakes fitted. MOT advisory on corroded ferrules on brake hoses led to a campaign to tidy up everything!
This winter, we have the subframe off - it was pretty good, some superficial scaling but it's solid, that and suspension arms etc away for blasting and coating. Going to change the clutch and fluids etc, keeping suspension original for now. Rubbers on arms and engine mounts look good but of course 20 years old. As you know, lots of bits and pieces to tidy up in the engine bay. The aluminium block furring always catches my eye and going to get some attention. Really want to get some miles in this year rather than be underneath it, so, push is on to get back on all 4 wheels!

Excellent. That's the sort of post we like. As you already know, a ton of info in here.