What’s The Carrier Bearing and What Does it Do?
What Is The Carrier Bearing? A carrier bearing is used in vehicles which utilize a multi-piece driveshaft. It allows the driveshaft to spin freely while supporting it and keeping it in alignment. The carrier bearing is generally bolted to the bottom of the car or truck, either to the frame or transmission tunnel.Generally found on SUVs, trucks, and large sedans the carrier bearing was designed to address two issues in relation to the driveshaft.