Anchor 6118 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing

Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing for Mercedes-Benz

Anchor 6118 is a drive shaft center support bearing built for Mercedes-Benz driveline applications that need stable shaft support between the transmission and differential. It uses OE-style engineering with natural and SBR rubber, a round frame with wings, and a 25 mm bore to match the listed applications.

Key Features

• Drive shaft center support bearing for driveline support and vibration control
• BEARING ID / BORE: 1.0001 inch / 25 mm
• CENTERLINE: 0.50 inch / 13 mm
• MOUNT WIDTH: 4.75 inch / 121 mm
• STYLE: Round frame
• NOTE: With wings
• Natural and SBR rubber construction for durability and performance
• Heat-treated grade 5 steel fasteners and a rubber-to-metal bonding process
• Engineered to OE standards

Detailed Description

This Anchor 6118 center support bearing is designed for Mercedes-Benz driveline service where the driveshaft needs centered support to reduce stress on related components. It is a direct-fit style part for applications including Mercedes-Benz 260E, 300CE, 300E, 300SE, 300SEL, 300TE, 300D, 300SDL, 300TD, and 300SD across the listed model years. This part cross-references Timken 106CC for the same application.

Anchor 6118 is built around the listed dimensions and mounting style, making it a practical replacement when servicing a Mercedes-Benz drive shaft center support bearing on vehicles such as the 1986-1989 Mercedes-Benz 300E or 1988-1989 Mercedes-Benz 300TE. The rubber compound is mixed to a specific hardness, and the metal-to-rubber bond is engineered for consistent support under driveline load.

What It Helps Address

• Driveshaft vibration from a worn center support bearing
• Excess driveline movement between transmission and differential
• Noise caused by deteriorated bearing support rubber
• Stress on driveline components from a failing mount
• Fitment issues when replacing an OE-style Mercedes-Benz support bearing

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify bearing bore, centerline, mount width, and round-frame-with-wings design before installation.
• Confirm vehicle application by year and model, especially on Mercedes-Benz 300D, 300TD, and 300SD variants.
• Inspect the driveshaft, carrier area, and surrounding driveline components for wear before installing the new bearing.
• Use the listed fitment data to match the correct application: Fits 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D, 1986-1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL, and 1988-1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE among the covered vehicles.

Quality Assurance

Anchor designs this center support bearing to OE standards and backs it with a 12-month warranty. The part number is Anchor 6118.