Parts for your 2010 Honda Elysion-Thrust bearing

2010 Honda Elysion thrust-bearing — what’s actually fitted?

Short answer: a standalone thrust-bearing isn’t a service part on the 2010 Honda Elysion. This model was built with a 5‑speed automatic transmission only, so there’s no clutch release/thrust bearing like you’d find in a manual. Technical references for the Elysion (RR1–RR5) — including the Honda Elysion Owner’s Manual (2010 JDM), the Honda Japan EPC/parts catalogue for RR-series Elysion, and the factory workshop manual’s Automatic Transmission and Engine sections — show no clutch release bearing listed for this vehicle. They do show crankshaft thrust washers/bearings inside the engine and thrust elements inside the auto gearbox, but those aren’t external service items.

When people search for a “thrust-bearing” on an Elysion, they’re usually thinking of the manual clutch release bearing. Because the Elysion runs a torque converter auto, it doesn’t need one. Any “thrust” control in the engine is handled by internal crankshaft thrust washers, and axial loads in the transmission are managed by internal thrust bearings and washers inside the 5‑speed automatic.

• No separate clutch thrust/release bearing is fitted (no manual gearbox on this model year).
• Engine crankshaft thrust washers exist, but they’re internal and only touched during an engine rebuild.
• Automatic transmission thrust bearings/washers are internal components, addressed during a transmission overhaul.

If there’s noise or vibration that seems like a failing thrust bearing, it’s worth checking the usual Elysion suspects first: engine mounts, accessory pulleys, the A/C clutch, or flexplate/torque converter fasteners. Gear engagement harshness, creep at idle, or a shudder off the line points more to fluid condition, torque converter issues, or internal auto trans wear — not an external “thrust-bearing”.

For routine servicing, stick to quality engine oil and filter intervals and refresh the auto with Honda ATF‑DW1 at the recommended kilometres, especially if the vehicle tows or sees lots of city stop‑start driving. Those steps do more to protect the internal thrust elements than chasing a non‑existent external bearing. If a workshop does find excessive crankshaft end float or significant transmission axial wear, that’s a heads‑off or gearbox‑out job — not a driveway fix.

Technical basis used: Honda Elysion Owner’s Manual (2010, RR1–RR5), Honda EPC/parts catalogue for Elysion RR-series (2010 MY), and Honda factory workshop manual sections for K24A/J35A engines and 5‑speed automatic transmission, all of which confirm no manual transmission option and no clutch release/thrust bearing listing for this model.

Popular questions

Does a 2010 Honda Elysion have a clutch thrust (release) bearing?
No. The 2010 Elysion is auto only, so there’s no clutch or release bearing. Any thrust components are internal to the engine and automatic transmission.

What could sound like a bad thrust-bearing on an Elysion?
Common culprits are worn engine mounts, idler or tensioner pulleys, A/C clutch noise, or a flexplate/torque converter rattle. Transmission shudder or harsh take‑off often points to fluid condition or converter wear rather than a “thrust-bearing”.

Can the Elysion’s thrust bearing be serviced without tearing down the engine or gearbox?
No. The only thrust components on this model are internal. They’re inspected and replaced during an engine rebuild or an automatic transmission overhaul.