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Center Support Bearing Replacement Service

How much does a Center Support Bearing Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Crown Victoria Center Support Bearing Replacement is $181 with $38 for parts and $142 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2011 Ford Crown VictoriaV8-4.6LService typeCenter Support Bearing ReplacementEstimate$248.87Shop/Dealer Price$282.96 - $351.50
1994 Ford Crown VictoriaV8-4.6LService typeCenter Support Bearing ReplacementEstimate$218.87Shop/Dealer Price$252.99 - $321.55
2005 Ford Crown VictoriaV8-4.6LService typeCenter Support Bearing ReplacementEstimate$218.87Shop/Dealer Price$252.99 - $321.54
1998 Ford Crown VictoriaV8-4.6LService typeCenter Support Bearing ReplacementEstimate$218.87Shop/Dealer Price$252.95 - $321.48
1996 Ford Crown VictoriaV8-4.6LService typeCenter Support Bearing ReplacementEstimate$218.87Shop/Dealer Price$253.01 - $321.58
2010 Ford Crown VictoriaV8-4.6LService typeCenter Support Bearing ReplacementEstimate$218.87Shop/Dealer Price$252.99 - $321.54
2007 Ford Crown VictoriaV8-4.6LService typeCenter Support Bearing ReplacementEstimate$226.37Shop/Dealer Price$260.28 - $328.68
2004 Ford Crown VictoriaV8-4.6LService typeCenter Support Bearing ReplacementEstimate$226.37Shop/Dealer Price$260.84 - $329.66
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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.

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Ford Crown Victoria V8-4.6L - AC Condenser - Pineville, North Carolina
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Ford Crown Victoria V8-4.6L - Oil Change - Palo Alto, California
I had an oil change, filter change, and diagnostic done for my car, and it went decently well. The problems that occurred were understandable, and though they did affect my opinion of the experience, I would probably use the service again if I do have enough time and the price is right. While Whitney was late to the appointment, he made sure to contact me by telephone in order to make sure I knew what his ETA was and why he was late. I wasn't pressed for time so it didn't matter to me that he was late, but I can see how this would negatively affect someone's plans. Outside of that, there was some problem with my address as well, but he was still able to find me eventually. I'm glad that he came to the appointment at least, and though there was a problem with the electronic app when he tried to remove the oil filter, he honored the original price quote and did the work that I had requested for the same price. Because of these few things, I felt that the experience itself could have gone better, but the work was done and he properly diagnosed other problems with my vehicle. I had already gotten some information about my car from another place when I bought it, so it improved my opinion of his trustworthiness as a mechanic when he diagnosed the same things. Having a second quote was helpful, and knowing that someone who has already taken a look at the car would be able to service it again is helpful. Overall, I think Whitney knows what he's doing as a mechanic, and maybe he just had an off day when it comes to scheduling and waking up/being on time. Thanks Whitney, for doing the oil change and filter change for me through yourmechanic.

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