Parts for your 2007 Mazda Premacy-Thrust bearing

2007 Mazda Premacy thrust-bearing (clutch release bearing)

Based on technical documentation for the Mazda 5/Premacy CR (2005–2010)—including the Mazda Workshop Manual, Clutch section (e.g., Release Fork/Release Bearing procedures) and Mazda Global Service Support (MGSS) service information—manual-transmission variants are fitted with a clutch release bearing (commonly called a thrust bearing). Automatic models don’t use a clutch thrust bearing because they run a torque converter and no manual clutch assembly. General repair texts such as the Haynes Mazda 3 & 5 manual also describe the release/thrust bearing in the manual clutch system.

On a 2007 Premacy with a manual box, the thrust bearing sits between the clutch fork and the pressure plate fingers. Its job is to smoothly transfer pedal force to the clutch spring while the gearbox input shaft keeps spinning. When it’s healthy, gear changes are quiet and the pedal feels even, when it’s crook, it can squeal, rumble, or make engagement feel notchy.

• Typical signs it’s on the way out: chirping or growling with the pedal depressed, a pedal that feels rough or binds, and difficulty selecting gears at a standstill.
• Best practice: replace the thrust bearing whenever the clutch is out—ideally as part of a full clutch kit with pressure plate and friction disc.

There’s no fixed service interval for the bearing, it’s a “replace on condition” item. Many last 120–200,000 km, but city driving, riding the clutch, or contamination (oil/grease in the bellhousing) can shorten life. When fitting, technicians typically check the release fork and pivot for wear, inspect or replace the guide tube, and apply a light smear of high-temp moly grease to contact points—never over-grease. On hydraulic systems, the slave cylinder and lines should be inspected and bled properly after refit. These steps align with Mazda Workshop Manual clutch service procedures.

If the vehicle is an automatic Premacy, a clutch thrust bearing isn’t used. Routine care there is transmission fluid servicing and engine/trans mount checks. It’s also worth noting the engine itself has crankshaft thrust bearings integrated into the main bearings, those aren’t a routine service item unless there’s specific engine work or abnormal end-float diagnosis.

Popular questions

Does a 2007 Mazda Premacy have a thrust bearing?
Manual models do—Mazda refers to it as the clutch release bearing in the workshop manual. Automatic models don’t have one because they don’t use a manual clutch. If you’re unsure which you’ve got, check the build plate or the gear selector layout.

How long does the thrust bearing last on a Premacy?
With sensible driving, many see 120–200,000 km. Frequent stop–start use, riding the clutch, or bellhousing contamination can bring that forward. Noise with the pedal down is the usual early warning.

Can the thrust bearing be replaced on its own?
It can, but it’s smart to replace the full clutch kit while the gearbox is out to avoid paying labour twice. Technicians will also inspect the release fork, pivot, guide tube and hydraulics at the same time.