Parts for your 2000 Honda Accord-Centre bearing

2000 Honda Accord centre-bearing: do you actually have one?

The 2000 Honda Accord (6th gen, both 4‑cylinder and V6 sold in AU/NZ) doesn’t use a centre-bearing in the traditional sense. A centre-bearing—also called a centre support bearing—supports the middle of a two‑piece tailshaft on rear‑wheel drive or all‑wheel drive vehicles. The Accord is front‑wheel drive, so there’s no tailshaft running to the rear and therefore no need for a centre-bearing.

Technical sources back this up: the 1998–2002 Honda Accord Service Manual describes a front‑wheel‑drive driveline with two front driveshafts (CV axles) and, on many variants, a right‑hand intermediate shaft, there’s no propeller shaft or centre support bearing. Likewise, Honda’s electronic parts catalogues for this model don’t list a centre support bearing assembly. Major aftermarket catalogues list CV axles, an intermediate (jack) shaft and its support bearing/bracket, but not a tailshaft centre-bearing for this Accord.

• What people call a “centre-bearing” on an Accord often refers to the intermediate shaft’s carrier/support bearing on the right‑hand side—this is not a tailshaft centre-bearing.
• True centre-bearings are used on two‑piece rear prop shafts, the Accord doesn’t have one unless it’s been heavily modified.

Why didn’t Honda use one here? The Accord’s transverse engine and transaxle drive the front wheels directly via CV axles. To reduce torque steer and share loads evenly, Honda uses an intermediate shaft with a bracketed support bearing on many trims—keeping the front shafts near equal length. That design removes the need for a rear prop shaft and a centre-bearing altogether.

Chasing a “centre-bearing” noise or vibration on a 2000 Accord? The likely culprits are:

• Worn right‑hand intermediate shaft carrier bearing (if equipped)
• Outer or inner CV joints (clicking, shudder under load)
• Engine or transmission mounts (thumps, excessive movement)
• Front hub bearings or out‑of‑round tyres (road‑speed hum, rumble)

Practical take: there’s no tailshaft centre-bearing to service on a stock 2000 Accord. If there’s play or noise near the back of the engine/gearbox on the right‑hand side, a mechanic will inspect the intermediate shaft support bearing and bracket, along with the CVs and mounts. That’s the correct pathway for diagnosing the vibrations many drivers mistake for a “bad centre-bearing”.

Popular questions about the 2000 Honda Accord centre-bearing

Does a 2000 Honda Accord have a centre-bearing?
No. Being front‑wheel drive, it doesn’t use a tailshaft centre-bearing. It runs CV axles at the front, and many variants also have a right‑hand intermediate shaft with its own carrier/support bearing—different part, different job.

What part gets mistaken for a centre-bearing on these Accords?
The right‑hand intermediate (jack) shaft carrier bearing. It supports the shaft that helps make the front axles effectively equal length. If it wears, you might hear a droning or feel vibration that some people describe like a failing centre-bearing.

How do you tell if the intermediate shaft bearing is worn?
Look for droning that changes with road speed, play when levering the shaft near its bracket, or vibration under load. A tech will spin the wheel by hand, check for roughness, inspect CV boots for splits and fling, and assess engine/trans mounts before calling the bearing.