BMW 325iX Center Support Bearing Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(6,581)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(6,581)

Center Support Bearing Replacement Service

How much does a Center Support Bearing Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 325iX Center Support Bearing Replacement is $431 with $41 for parts and $389 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1989 BMW 325iXL6-2.5LService typeCenter Support Bearing ReplacementEstimate$554.26Shop/Dealer Price$646.72 - $762.64
1991 BMW 325iXL6-2.5LService typeCenter Support Bearing ReplacementEstimate$523.13Shop/Dealer Price$625.33 - $750.46
1988 BMW 325iXL6-2.5LService typeCenter Support Bearing ReplacementEstimate$548.25Shop/Dealer Price$654.85 - $781.38
1990 BMW 325iXL6-2.5LService typeCenter Support Bearing ReplacementEstimate$523.13Shop/Dealer Price$625.14 - $750.12
Show example BMW 325iX Center Support Bearing Replacement prices

What is the Center Support Bearing all about?

While many of the cars on the road today use a front-wheel drive format, there are plenty of rear-wheel drive vehicles out there. These range from trucks to SUVs to passenger cars, and they all use drive shafts that connect the transmission to the rear differential in order to turn the rear wheels.

However, in very long drive shafts made with two sections, strains are problematic. A center support bearing is used to provide support for the shaft, reduce strain on drivetrain components, and allow the shaft to turn freely. It is a universal joint that allows free motion even if the shaft isn’t fully straight. If the center support bearing is worn, seized, or damaged, you will hear excessive squeaking noises or experience a “binding” feeling when driving.

Keep in mind:

  • Replacing the center support bearing will require removing at least part of the drive shaft.
  • Driving with a failed or failing center support bearing can cause serious damage to the transmission, the differential, or the drive shaft.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is raised and supported on jack stands
  • The transmission drive shaft with the center support bearing is removed from vehicle
  • The defective center support bearing is removed from the driveshaft
  • The new center support bearing is installed to the driveshaft and driveshaft is re-installed
  • The vehicle is removed from jack stands and road tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

Your center support bearing should be inspected on a regular basis (during normal maintenance, such as an oil change) for signs of wear and tear. It should be replaced by one of our expert mechanics immediately if they notice any damage.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Center Support Bearing?

  • Grinding/squealing noise when the vehicle is moving
  • A feeling of resistance/lack of performance

How important is this service?

Because the center support bearing upholds the drive shaft and ensures that it can spin freely, part failure is a serious concern. If the bearing freezes, you can easily damage transmission components, differential components, or even the drive shaft itself. We recommend immediate replacement.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert BMW mechanics

Real customer reviews from BMW owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(6,581)

Rating Summary
6,133
203
60
44
141
6,133
203
60
44
141

William

25 years of experience
35 reviews
William
25 years of experience
BMW Z3 L4-1.9L - Center Support Bearing - Stockton, California
A true master at his craft a God of cars what can I say he is truly an asset to yourmechanic.com all around great guy clean installed center support bearing/flex disk/and other things I wasn't aware of all to make sure thing run safely thank you very much William "I highly recommend this man" super satisfied costumer. William and yourmechanic.com you guys Rock!!!

Alex

16 years of experience
435 reviews
Alex
16 years of experience
BMW 325i L6-2.5L - Center Support Bearing - Dallas, Texas
Alex was very helpful! He took the time needed to get the job done right. He kept me informed and never complained. I really enjoyed getting to work with him and completely trust his expertise!!! He is now my "go-to" for all my car needs. THANK YOU ALEX!!!

Allen

36 years of experience
471 reviews
Allen
36 years of experience
BMW Z3 L4-1.9L - AC Compressor - Oviedo, Florida
Alan worked for eight straight hours in close to 100 degree heat. Never complained. Did a great job for me and I will request him every time. Superior mechanic.

Kevin

24 years of experience
532 reviews
Kevin
24 years of experience
BMW 330i L6-3.0L - Ballast Resistor - Decatur, Georgia
Very friendly but more importantly competent mechanic. He was able to diagnose and solve the problem and did while communicating clearly with me. Overall a very positive experience!!!!!

Excellent Rating

(6,581)

Rating Summary
6,133
203
60
44
141
6,133
203
60
44
141
Number of BMW services completed
72391+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT BMW MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Steering Column Actuator
Common signs include difficulty starting the car, being able to take the key out of the ignition anytime, and an overheating ignition switch.
How Long Does a Power Steering Control Valve Last?
Power Power steering is a wonderful thing – it makes maneuvering your car much simpler than if you were stuck with manual steering. Fluid-based power steering systems are the most common today, although electronic systems are beginning to make headway....
P2237 OBD-II Trouble Code: O2 Sensor Positive Current Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Sensor 1
What What the P2237 code means P2237 is an OBD-II generic code for the engine control module (ECM) detecting the O2 sensor for bank 1 sensor 1 and has an open circuit for the heater control circuit of the O2...

Is it the part or a deeper problem when the camshaft position sensor error displays after replacement

As a technician, anytime two sensors fail at once, I suspect there is something that both these sensors have in common. This common item is the likely point of failure. It is unlikely that two sensors would fail at the...

Skyline GTR R33 Engine swap with Chevy 383 small block, will it fit?

With a large enough budget, you can get just about anything in there. You will need more than just an engine to make everything work like the engine control module from the donor vehicle with a wiring harness installed in...

Hi Roberts. How would you rate a Subaru Outback battery compared with consumer reports best rated battery like diehard, and others

The very first thing to do is have the battery load tested (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspection). If the battery passes a load test be sure it is NOT a marginal pass in which case you should simply install a new battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement) to...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com