Timken HB17 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing

Timken HB17 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing

The Timken HB17 is a drive shaft center support bearing for select Toyota Pickup applications. It combines a pre-greased, pre-sealed bearing insert with a reinforced steel bracket and rubber cushion to support the driveline while helping isolate vibration.

Key Features

• Pre-greased and pre-sealed bearing insert with an added grease barrier between the retainer caps and sealed bearing
• Heavy-duty bracket made from reinforced heavy-gauge cold-rolled steel
• Rubber cushion helps absorb and isolate driveline vibration
• Rigorously inspected to meet Timken performance and quality standards
• Direct replacement for 1984-1988 Toyota Pickup center support bearing applications

Detailed Description

Built for driveline support, the Timken HB17 center support bearing helps maintain shaft alignment while reducing vibration transfer through the vehicle. The sealed, pre-lubricated bearing insert and grease barrier are engineered to extend bearing life, while the steel bracket adds strength for demanding service. This part cross-references Pronto HB17 for the same application. For Toyota Pickup driveline repair, HB17 provides a focused replacement option for 1984-1988 Toyota Pickup models.

What It Helps Address

• Driveline vibration felt through the floor or seat
• Noise from a worn center support bearing
• Excess movement at the driveshaft support point
• Wear related to deteriorated bearing seals or lubricant loss
• Service issues on 1984-1988 Toyota Pickup driveline assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle is a 1984-1988 Toyota Pickup before ordering HB17. Inspect the driveshaft, support bracket, and surrounding mounts for wear before installation, and confirm the replacement bearing seats correctly in the driveline assembly. Follow the vehicle service procedure for alignment and torque specifications.

Quality Assurance

Timken states that its driveline center support bearings are inspected to meet its performance and quality standards. The HB17 uses a reinforced bracket, sealed bearing construction, and a rubber cushion to support consistent service in the intended Toyota Pickup applications.