I have read here a couple of different times that if you get the bearing replaced you have to rebalance the driveshaft. I am really new to the Touareg but it is what i have been reading. There is a carrier bearing on Ebay that is suppose to be a quick replacement with no rebalance needed.

 

Any links by chance? I'm no mechanic though. Is this something you think a mechanic would install?

 

Converting UK prices to dollars I'd have said a new VW drive shaft would normally retail at over US $1,000 plus a couple of hours labour to remove old and fit new.

 

THis is if the whole drive shaft needed to be replaced? I believe I'm just looking at the bearing. Then again my mechanical knowledge barely qualifies to start the car!

 

This is the one that I was talking about. Drive Shaft Driveshaft Clamping Bearing Support Mount - NEW Cardan Shaft FIX! | eBay

Like I said I am no expert only had a Treg for less than a week. But I was looking at one with more miles on it when I found this. ended up buying one with alot less miles and much better condition.

 

Yes, one or two people on here have used this Vertex kit successfully but note, a VW dealer will only fit a new, VW supplied drive shaft. They do not refurb or fit kits.

You'll need to go to an independent for either the carrier bearing to be replaced or to get the Vertex kit fitted.

 

Just to throw my 2 cents in, I was just told today that my carrier bearing was shot and that it was part of the drive shaft and to replace them it will cost me $2200. And this is from a shop that I respect and has treated me right, but I feel that this price is a bit high.

Dav

 

Of course it is high.

If you read this thread from start to finish you will know that and how to do it cheaper if you want.

 

Here in Melbourne AU$2171, which based on the current exchange rate is about the same as yours Dav.

 

i replaced my carrier bearing myself, purchase the bearing on ebay...probably a mistake....you have to make alinement marks everywhere in order to be sure you put it back together in the right order to avoid having to rebalance it. it is a pain in the butt to get everything apart and back together again. if you take this project on, be sure to purchase a quality part, mine still makes a high pitch whine on cold mornings for the first mile.