Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Description and Operation
Center Bearing
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with a two-piece propeller shaft uses a rubber insulated center bearing. The bearing is used to support the shafts where they are
joined together.
OPERATION
The propeller shaft center bearing serves to divide the required propeller shaft length into two smaller shafts, which has several inherent advantages.
Having two short propeller shafts instead of one long shaft decreases the chance of unwanted noise and vibrations. The shorter shafts are easier to
balance and serve to increase ground clearance while maintaining acceptable driveline angles.