Timken HB206FF Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing

Timken HB206FF Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing

The Timken HB206FF is a drive shaft center support bearing for select Chevrolet driveline applications. It combines a pre-greased, pre-sealed bearing insert with a reinforced steel bracket and rubber cushion to support the shaft, isolate vibration, and help maintain driveline stability.

Key Features

• Pre-greased and pre-sealed bearing insert for reduced maintenance
• Additional 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
• Inspected to Timken performance and quality standards
• Cross-reference: Monroe Shocks & Struts 172286, 182286

Detailed Description

Built for driveline support, the Timken HB206FF center support bearing is used in applications that require a 1280/1310 drive shaft center support bearing with a 1.18 in. I.D. It is a direct-fit service part for select Chevrolet Caprice, Impala, Bel Air, C20 Suburban, and K20 Suburban models, including long-running classic applications from 1959 through 1982. The HB206FF part number is commonly searched for Chevrolet Impala center support bearing and Chevrolet Caprice drive shaft support bearing replacement needs.

Timken HB206FF is engineered for driveline service where bearing support, vibration control, and bracket strength matter. The sealed bearing design and reinforced mounting structure help maintain consistent operation in the center support position across compatible Chevrolet driveline setups.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1966-1982 Chevrolet Caprice, N/A, 1280, 1310 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing with 1.18 in. I.D.
• Fits 1959-1982 Chevrolet Impala, N/A, 1280, 1310 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing with 1.18 in. I.D.
• Fits 1981 Chevrolet Bel Air, N/A, 1280, 1310 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing with 1.18 in. I.D.
• Fits 1959-1975 Chevrolet Bel Air, N/A, 1280, 1310 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing with 1.18 in. I.D.
• Fits 1968-1974 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, N/A, 1280, 1310 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing with 1.18 in. I.D.
• Fits 1968-1974 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, N/A, 1280, 1310 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing with 1.18 in. I.D.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Driveline vibration from a worn center support bearing
• Excessive shaft movement at the center support location
• Noisy operation from a deteriorated bearing insert
• Bracket flex or reduced support from a fatigued mount
• Rubber cushion breakdown that affects driveline isolation

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the application uses a 1280/1310 drive shaft center support bearing with a 1.18 in. I.D. before ordering. Compare the original bracket shape, mounting points, and driveline configuration to the HB206FF part number for proper replacement on Chevrolet Impala, Caprice, and related models.

Quality Assurance

Timken states that these driveline center support bearings are inspected to meet its performance and quality standards. The HB206FF is built with a pre-sealed bearing insert, grease barrier, and reinforced bracket construction for consistent service in driveline applications.