Parts for your 2007 Toyota Ractis-Centre bearing

2007 Toyota Ractis centre-bearing — is it used, and when does it matter?

For most 2007 Toyota Ractis vehicles seen in Australia and New Zealand, a centre-bearing isn’t relevant because the common front‑wheel‑drive models (chassis codes NCP100 and SCP100) don’t have a propeller shaft. That layout uses a transaxle that drives only the front wheels, so there’s no long driveshaft running down the car and therefore no need for a centre support bearing.

This call is backed by technical sources: the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for the 2WD Ractis (NCP100/SCP100) lists no “Propeller Shaft” group and no “Centre Support Bearing” (Toyota bearing group 37230). By contrast, the EPC for the 4WD variants (NCP105/SCP105) shows a two‑piece propeller shaft assembly (37100 group) with a centre support bearing, indicating the part exists only on those all‑wheel‑drive versions. Workshop literature for the Ractis driveline also describes a front transaxle layout on 2WD, with no rear differential or tailshaft to support.

Why it’s not used on most 2007 Ractis: the 2WD design keeps everything up front — engine, gearbox and driveshafts — which saves weight, reduces mechanical losses, and simplifies servicing. Without a rear differential and prop shaft, there’s nothing mid‑car that needs a centre bearing to keep it aligned or damp vibrations. That’s the key reason a centre-bearing doesn’t feature on the typical 2007 Ractis brought into ANZ.

Worth noting for buyers and owners of the less common 4WD Ractis (chassis codes with “105”): those models do have a prop shaft and a centre support bearing. If unsure which you’ve got, check the build plate for NCP105/SCP105, look underneath for a rear differential and a shaft running front‑to‑rear, or quote the VIN to a Toyota dealer/parts specialist to confirm. The Toyota EPC and service information are the go‑to technical references for verifying the exact driveline and parts fitted to a specific vehicle.

• 2WD Ractis (NCP100/SCP100): no centre-bearing fitted.
• 4WD Ractis (NCP105/SCP105): centre support bearing present with the two‑piece prop shaft.

FAQs

Does my 2007 Toyota Ractis have a centre-bearing?
Most don’t. If it’s a 2WD (NCP100/SCP100), there’s no centre-bearing. If it’s a 4WD (NCP105/SCP105), there is one supporting the propeller shaft. A quick underbody check for a rear diff and tailshaft confirms it.

How can I tell if my Ractis is 2WD or 4WD without getting under it?
Check the chassis code on the build plate: “105” at the end (NCP105/SCP105) indicates 4WD. You can also provide the VIN to a Toyota parts desk to confirm against the Toyota EPC.

If I have a 4WD Ractis, when should the centre-bearing be checked?
During regular servicing or anytime there’s driveline vibration, a droning noise with road speed, or play felt in the prop shaft. A technician will inspect the rubber support and bearing for cracks, looseness or roughness and replace if worn.