- 1-480-966-3040 8am-5pm MST
- 1-480-966-3040 8am-5pm MST
- 0
Now Offering 0% Finaning With Affirm! Select Your Option At Checkout! - Learn More
Automatic and manual transmissions have various bearings that enable gears, shafts, and other elements to freely move at relative friction when transporting energy from the engine to the drivetrain. While special bearings are built and configured for particular positions and parts in each transmission, the sort of bearing will fall into one of the following groups: ball bearings, thrust bearings, roller bearings, and tapered roller bearings, and needle caged needle bearings. Concerning bearings, some of the shafts switch on the bushings, and the thrust washers are used to manage the shaft's end and clearance.
Friction accelerates wear, consumes energy, and produces heat, all circumstances that are harmful to the transmission process. To lower friction, the rollers or balls in bearings roll on the smooth surfaces of the inner and outer races. The inner bearing race circles the spinning shaft, while the outer race suits the transmission case.
Ball bearings have relatively low friction during rolling but have restricted load-bearing power. This is due to the limited area of touch between the balls and the races. They can accommodate axial loads in 2 ways apart from radial loads. Ball bearings are used to regulate oscillatory and rotational motion.
The thrust bearing is a particular type of rotary bearing. Like many rotary bearings, they allow motion between sections while being parallel to the shaft but are built to assist a high axial load in doing so.
Roller bearings are closely related to ball bearings in that they are built to handle loads while reducing friction. However, roller bearings transfer loads using rolling elements rather than balls to preserve the gap between moving sections of the bearing.
Needle bearings are roller bearings with tiny roller diameters. Tapered roller bearings are configured during assembly.
In some transmission implementations, bushings are mostly used instead of bearings. The bushing is a form of plain bearing in which the shaft spins on a thin lubricant layer. Most of the bushings are made of bronze and are pressed into a bore. Some of them are contoured to enable the oil to reach and lubricate the bush, whereas others have an opening that must be matched with the lubricant path in the framework.
A noisy drivetrain is one of the first indicators of a problem with its front transmission bearings. If the bearing gets overly worn or starts to dry up, the drivetrain can trigger odd noises when activated by the four-wheel-drive system. The oil leakage from the transfer case is another indication of a possible problem with the transmission bearing. In addition to securing and protecting the transfer cases' front output shaft, the output shaft bearing also traps the gear oil in the transfer case.
Another typical symptom of a potential problem with the vehicle's output shaft bearing is the drivetrain's extreme vibration. The damaged transmission bearing will allow the output shaft to rotate inefficiently and enable the drivetrain to generate excessive vibration. The vehicle can experience excessive vibration while speeding up or moving at a constant speed. Vibrations are often usually followed or prompted by noises.
Regardless of the nature of transmission bearings on your car or truck or the damage caused, we have new bearing attachments, thrust washers, and bushings to restore transmission output and quiet activity. All components are designed to meet or exceed the vehicle manufacturer's needs and expectations so that you can be confident of the correct fitting, consistent quality, and long-lasting toughness.
From fitment help from our in-house experts to shipping packages, we'll take care of you and your order every step of the way. We know how much of a financial investment you're making in a set of wheels or accessories and upgrades, and in return, we'll deliver service and product that is second to none.
At Vivid Racing, we love cars. Cars are our vice in life. We love the automotive community and love our customers who think like us.
Finding a perfect aftermarket product is not an easy job. We fully understand it, and we are here to help you find the best modifications for your car.
We specialize in double takes! Our passion, simply, is helping you to build the car you always dreamed of. Everyone has their favorite look, color, effect, and desires, and we are here to help you achieve your goal.
Vivid Racing ensures that they meet the customer's expectations regarding quality, size, and strength.
The company always provides quality aftermarket products for applications where you need speed and good looks, such as racing vehicles.
Vivid Racing carries high-performance parts for almost any need. Click these links to choose from our selection of Body Kits, Big Brake Kits, Seats, Custom Wheels and Tires, Engine Parts, Exhaust Parts, Intakes, Suspension, and Transmission Parts.
Buying from Vivid Racing is the best choice you can make. We back every part we sell with our guarantee of satisfaction.
Buy online or give one of our world-class sales professionals a call at 1-480-966-3040. If you don't see what you are looking for, Call Us.
We can help. Vivid Racing was voted #1 in customer service nationwide!
Hands-On Experience and Professionalism is what makes us the best.
LOOKING FOR OEM PARTS? We can help.
Are you tired of paying overly inflated prices that the dealers charge for their parts? Vivid Racing can save you up to 60% off the dealers' prices. Click here to visit our OEM PARTS STORE.