Anchor 8588 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing - Center

Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing for Toyota

Anchor 8588 is a drive shaft center support bearing for select Toyota applications, built to support the driveshaft between the transmission and differential. It helps relieve stress on driveline components while matching OE-style dimensions for a direct replacement on the listed vehicles.

• Center support bearing for driveline center mounting
• BEARING ID / BORE: 1.0001 in. / 25 mm
• CENTERLINE: 0.10 in. / 3 mm
• MOUNT WIDTH: 6.35 in. / 161 mm
• Natural and SBR rubber construction for service life and performance
• Heat-treated grade 5 steel fasteners
• Rubber-to-metal bond created with a specialized bonding agent
• Rubber compound mixed to a specific durometer hardness

Detailed Product Overview

Use Anchor 8588 when replacing a worn center support bearing on a Toyota Cressida or Toyota Supra with the listed center driveline configuration. This part number is engineered to OE standards and uses materials selected for consistent support, including rubber designed for durability and a bonded metal interface for stable operation. Anchor 8588 also cross-references DS8588 and MT8588 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Driveshaft vibration from a worn center support bearing
• Excess driveline movement between the transmission and differential
• Noise caused by deteriorated bearing support material
• Stress transfer to adjacent driveline components
• Fitment issues when replacing the original center support bearing on the listed Toyota models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bearing ID/bore, centerline, and mount width against the original part before installation. Fits 1985-1988 Toyota Cressida, center, style: round frame with wings. Fits 1986-1988 Toyota Supra, center, 2nd design. Confirm driveline configuration and mounting dimensions during service to ensure proper alignment.

Quality Assurance

Anchor 8588 is built to OE standards and backed by a 12-month warranty.