Parts for your 2009 Honda Elysion-Thrust bearing

2009 Honda Elysion thrust-bearing — is it a thing?

Short answer: not in the way most people mean. Checking the Honda Elysion RR1–RR4 service documentation and parts listings shows there’s no serviceable “thrust-bearing” on the 2009 model that a mechanic would replace during routine servicing.

Why that is comes down to how the Elysion is built:

• It runs a 5‑speed automatic with a torque converter, not a manual gearbox. That means there’s no clutch release/throw‑out (often called “thrust”) bearing to service or replace.
• The front end uses double‑wishbone suspension, not MacPherson struts. So there’s no strut top thrust bearing in the front suspension either.
• Yes, the engine has crankshaft thrust surfaces as part of the main bearings, and the automatic transmission has internal thrust bearings/washers. But these are internal components, not standalone service parts, and they’re only addressed during a full engine or transmission rebuild.

So if someone’s hunting a “2009 Honda Elysion thrust-bearing” as a normal wear item, it’s simply not applicable to this model.

What to focus on instead:

• Automatic transmission care: use the correct Honda ATF and change it at the intervals in the book, especially if the vehicle tows or spends time in traffic. Keep an eye on shift quality and any whine or rumble in D or R.
• Engine health: listen for odd end‑float noises under the bonnet only if there’s a history of oil starvation or major internal work, otherwise, crankshaft thrust wear isn’t a routine concern.
• Front suspension: check upper control arm ball joints and bushes rather than expecting a strut top bearing that doesn’t exist on the double‑wishbone setup.

Technical sources referenced: Honda Elysion (RR1–RR4) Service Manual – Powertrain: 5AT section (torque converter/hydraulic clutches, no clutch release bearing), Honda Elysion Electronic Parts Catalogue – Front Suspension (double‑wishbone layout, no strut top bearing) and Transmission/Engine sections (thrust components internal only).

• Does a 2009 Honda Elysion have a clutch thrust/release bearing?
  No. It uses a 5‑speed automatic with a torque converter, so there’s no clutch pedal, release fork or thrust/release bearing to service. Any “thrust” parts in the powertrain are internal to the engine or auto box and aren’t routine service items.
• What should be serviced instead of a thrust-bearing on this model?
  Stick to quality ATF changes, check engine and transmission mounts, and keep up with front suspension joint and bush inspections. Those are the real-world wear points on an Elysion.
• Can the engine’s thrust bearing wear out, and how would that show?
  It’s rare under normal care. Severe wear can cause noticeable fore‑aft crank movement, odd noises when selecting gear, or changes in accessory belt alignment. If suspected, that’s an engine‑out, specialist measurement job, not routine servicing.