Parts for your 2007 Nissan Dualis-Thrust bearing

2007 Nissan Dualis thrust-bearing: what it is, where it’s used, and how to look after it

Based on Nissan’s J10 Factory Service Manual (CL and TM sections), the Nissan Electronic Parts Catalogue (FAST), and Jatco RE0F10A/Xtronic CVT service literature, the 2007 Nissan Dualis (J10) fitted with the 6‑speed manual uses a clutch release thrust bearing (often integrated with a concentric slave cylinder). Dualis models with the Xtronic CVT don’t use a clutch or thrust bearing at all, they drive through a torque converter, so a “thrust-bearing” isn’t a relevant service item on CVT cars.

For manual Dualis drivers, the thrust (release) bearing is the bit that presses on the clutch diaphragm spring when the pedal’s pushed, letting the clutch disengage smoothly. When it’s healthy, gear changes feel light and clean. When it’s tired, it’ll grumble, whirr, or feel gritty at the pedal, especially with the pedal pressed at idle.

What it does day-to-day:

• Transfers pedal effort to the clutch spring so gears can be selected without crunching.
• Keeps engagement smooth and consistent when taking off or shifting.

When to replace it:

• Noise with the clutch pedal depressed (whine/rumble that quietens when you lift your foot).
• Notchy or rough pedal feel, or clutch bite getting inconsistent.
• Any time the clutch is out for a replacement, it’s smart to do the thrust bearing too. Labour overlaps heavily, so it saves coin long‑term.

Good servicing advice:

• Replace the bearing with the clutch kit and inspect the guide tube, fork, pivot, and (if fitted) the concentric slave cylinder for leaks or wear.
• Bleed the clutch hydraulics properly. Spongy feel after a clutch job is almost always trapped air.
• Use only light, high‑temp grease on the fork pivot and bearing guide. Don’t pack grease into a sealed bearing.
• Avoid riding the clutch at lights and don’t rest a foot on the pedal—both shorten bearing life.

Why CVT models don’t have one: the Xtronic CVT uses a torque converter and steel belt system, so there’s no friction clutch to disengage and no release/thrust bearing to service. If a CVT Dualis has driveline noise, it’ll be from different components and needs CVT‑specific diagnosis.

Popular questions

Does my 2007 Dualis actually have a thrust bearing?
If it’s a 6‑speed manual, yes—there’s a clutch release (thrust) bearing, commonly paired with a concentric slave cylinder. If it’s an Xtronic CVT, there isn’t one, so “thrust bearing” parts don’t apply.

What noise points to a failing thrust bearing on a Dualis?
A classic sign is a whirring or rumbling that appears when the clutch pedal is pressed and fades when you release it. Noise with the pedal up that disappears when you press it often points to the gearbox input shaft bearing instead.

Should it be replaced on its own or with the clutch?
Best practice is to replace it with the clutch kit. The gearbox has to come out either way, so combining the jobs saves labour and helps the fresh clutch bed in with a fresh bearing and hydraulics.