
How Does a Universal Joint Work?
Universal joints are a central driveline component in equipment ranging from passenger cars to high-powered industrial processing machines.
Driveline supplies and sources a wide range of centre bearings for all types of vehicles and machinery. A critical part of your driveline assembly, centre bearings help maintain angular alignment and reduce vibration, ensuring smoother power delivery and longer powertrain lifespan.
Driveline partners with leading global OEMs and manufacturers to import and supply centre bearings for a wide range of driveline systems. With thousands of unique components in stock, we offer fast access to centre bearing replacement, including hard-to-find parts for oversized or specialised applications.
Whether you’re off-roading in a 4WD or operating industrial machinery, the centre bearing plays a vital role in power transmission and driveline stability.
To maximise uptime, improve reliability and reduce wear, Driveline carefully matches each centre bearing to its corresponding driveshaft and application.
Our custom driveshaft and centre bearing solutions ensure proper balance, alignment and durability, helping extend component life and keep operators safe.
If a centre bearing becomes worn or damaged, we can typically supply a replacement part quickly, whether it’s for an OEM assembly or a custom-built driveline.
With our large centre bearing catalogue, in-house repair services, and fabrication capabilities, Driveline is fully equipped to support clients across Australia.
Centre bearings are critical to efficient power transmission in a wide range of driveline systems. A high-quality centre bearing helps deliver consistent performance, reduces wear, and supports maximum equipment uptime.
Driveline stocks a comprehensive range of replacement centre bearings to suit:
With 12 locations across Australia, booking a centre bearing replacement is fast and convenient. Our large inventory and national reach mean we can get you back on the road—or back to work—with minimal downtime.
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In addition to our stocked inventory, Driveline is a specialist driveshaft manufacturer based in Australia.
If a specific centre bearing is no longer available or needs to be custom-made, our in-house team can fabricate a solution tailored to your application.
Backed by over 40 years of experience, we design and manufacture centre bearings to suit your vehicle’s load, power output and driveline angles.
Complete Centre Bearing Assistance
A centre bearing supports the driveshaft in multi-piece driveline systems, maintaining alignment and reducing vibration. It plays a crucial role in transmitting torque smoothly from the transmission to the differential or driven components.
Common signs include:
It’s not recommended. A damaged centre bearing can cause further driveline issues, lead to unsafe handling, and increase wear on surrounding components. Prompt replacement prevents costly repairs and downtime.
There’s no fixed interval, but they should be inspected regularly, especially in high-load, off-road or industrial applications. Replacement is generally needed when wear is visible or if symptoms arise.
Yes. If an OEM part is unavailable or you have a specialised application, Driveline can fabricate a custom centre bearing to match your driveline specifications and performance requirements.
We supply and service centre bearings for:
Contact our team with your vehicle or equipment details, or consult our centre bearing catalogue. We’ll match the correct part based on driveshaft series, RPM, and operating conditions.
Driveline has 12 locations across Australia. Our workshops are fully equipped to diagnose, supply, and install replacement centre bearings with minimal downtime.
Fill out the form to get in touch with Driveline to source centre bearings or to enquire about our driveshaft manufacturing services.

Universal joints are a central driveline component in equipment ranging from passenger cars to high-powered industrial processing machines.
If you’ve noticed an unfamiliar hum, growl, or clunk coming from under your vehicle, a failing centre bearing could be the culprit. It’s one of those components that often gets overlooked until things get serious, and when you’re working on a remote mine site or dealing with agricultural machinery, serious means expensive.

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