propshaft centre bearing

A propshaft bearing is a mechanical element that is used to reduce relative motion and restrict the friction experienced by moving parts to a more manageable level. Some bearings do not only reduce factors such as friction, but they actually assist the alternately desired motion to be undertaken in additional ways too. The actual name ‘bearing’ derives from the component’s primary function; providing support to another part of a mechanism. Propshaft centre bearings have been in use since the days of antiquity, and various kinds are now widely used in numerous applications. Propshaft centre bearings are one particular type of bearing, and are used to protect the driveshaft of a vehicle.

It is typically located in the centre of the prop shaft, which is a shaft that transmits power from the transmission to the rear axle. The centre bearing serves to support the prop shaft and reduce vibrations and noise that can be caused by the rotating prop shaft.