I probably already know the answer, but could use some confirmation. The carrier bearing on the drive shaft on my 1984 300TDT seems to be almost non-existent. There is a lot of wobble when I try to move it by hand, and when I accelerate, especially from a stop, I can feel significant vibration, almost like a severely out of balance tire. When I reach cruising speed, the vibration seems to disappear. If the bearing is the culprit, what is the best source for the part.

Thanks in advance.

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Here's the "how" on that process... http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W123DriveShaftSupportBearing
Just did it on Tuesday. I replaced the trans mount while I was there since it's practically off anyway.

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