Parts for your 2009 Honda Cr-v-Thrust bearing

2009 Honda CR‑V thrust bearing — is it actually a thing on this model?

Short answer: for the 2009 Honda CR‑V most Aussies and Kiwis drive — the 2.4‑litre petrol with the 5‑speed automatic — a clutch “thrust bearing” (often called a release bearing) isn’t fitted or relevant. That auto uses a torque converter, so there’s no manual clutch, and therefore no clutch thrust/release bearing to service or replace.

That call’s not a guess. Technical sources back it up: the Honda CR‑V 2007–2011 Service Manual Automatic Transmission section describes a torque‑converter 5AT with hydraulically applied internal clutches and no release bearing. The Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue for the 2009 CR‑V (RE series, K24 engine) lists no clutch release/thrust bearing for automatic variants. Meanwhile, the Engine Mechanical section shows crankshaft thrust control handled by thrust faces integrated into the main bearing set (commonly the No. 3 main) — these are internal engine thrust washers, not a routine service item and not sold as a stand‑alone “thrust bearing” in normal maintenance.

So when someone’s browsing for a “2009 Honda CR‑V thrust bearing”, they’re usually mixing up two very different parts:

• Clutch release/thrust bearing: only relevant to manual‑trans CR‑V models (rare in AU/NZ by 2009). If you’ve got a manual, yes, there’s a release bearing that’s replaced with the clutch kit.
• Engine crankshaft thrust bearing/washers: always present inside the engine, but only addressed during engine overhaul or when diagnosing unusual crankshaft end‑float issues — not part of regular servicing.

For owners of a 2009 CR‑V automatic, chasing a “thrust bearing” to fix noise on take‑off or at idle won’t get far. More likely suspects are the torque converter, accessory drive components, front hub/strut top bearings, or even the A/C compressor clutch. Regular servicing should focus on the actual wear items this model needs: engine oil and filter, transmission fluid (Honda ATF‑DW1), coolant, brake fluid, diff/transfer case fluids (if AWD), and suspension/steering checks.

If yours is one of the few manual‑trans CR‑Vs, the release bearing is replaced with the clutch (disc and pressure plate) as a set, the input shaft is inspected and lubricated, and the rear main seal is often renewed while the gearbox is out. That’s the only scenario where “thrust bearing” shopping makes sense for this model year.

Popular questions

Does a 2009 Honda CR‑V have a thrust bearing?

Automatic versions don’t have a clutch thrust/release bearing. They use a torque converter. The engine does have internal thrust washers as part of the main bearings, but they’re only touched during rebuilds, not routine servicing.

How can I tell if my CR‑V needs a thrust bearing replaced?

If it’s an automatic, it won’t need a clutch thrust bearing at all. On a rare manual, release bearing symptoms include chirping or whirring with the clutch pedal depressed. Engine thrust washer issues show up as excessive crankshaft end‑float or knock and call for engine teardown diagnosis.

What should I service instead if I thought I needed a thrust bearing?

Stick to the maintenance that matters on the 5‑speed auto: fresh Honda ATF‑DW1 at the recommended intervals, engine oil and filter, coolant, brake and diff fluids, plus checks of hubs, strut top bearings, belts and pulleys if you’re chasing noises.