[Benjamin]

Depending on how mechanically inclined you are, it is very doable to check and replace the bearing yourself. It can be done with normal tools acquired from Harbor Freight if you don't already have them. Only one specialized tool is necessary and that's the bearing puller. At the same time you would be doing a check and possible replacement of the rear main seal, transmission shaft seal, clutch, slave cylinder, and every part that you take off during the process. I did mine over the course of two weekends. I also decided that I wasn't going to take the time to drop the transmission, clutch, flywheel, and muffler only to inspect the bearing. No matter the condition, I was going to replace it since I was there.

I have a 2000 dual row. The engine number and PO paperwork indicated it should be a dual row, but I still didn't believe it 100% until I laid eyes on it.