Parts for your 2010 Honda Odyssey-Centre bearing

2010 Honda Odyssey centre-bearing — what’s fitted and what isn’t

Short answer: a traditional tailshaft centre-bearing isn’t used on the 2010 Honda Odyssey. Technical sources back this up. The Honda Service Manual for the 2005–2010 Odyssey (Driveline/Axle section) specifies a front‑wheel‑drive layout with two front driveshafts and a right‑hand intermediate shaft, there’s no propeller shaft or centre support bearing in the manual’s component list or procedures. Likewise, Honda’s electronic parts catalogues for this model don’t show a “centre support bearing” under any propeller‑shaft group (because there isn’t one), instead, they list an intermediate (jack) shaft with a carrier/support bearing bracket on the engine block. Independent service information platforms (e.g., ALLDATA/Mitchell1) also only provide procedures and labour ops for front driveshafts and the intermediate shaft, not a tailshaft centre-bearing.

Why it isn’t used: a centre-bearing lives in the middle of a long, two‑piece tailshaft on rear‑ or all‑wheel‑drive vehicles to keep that shaft supported and running true. The 2010 Odyssey is front‑wheel drive, so there’s no rear tailshaft to support. Instead, Honda uses a right‑hand intermediate shaft with a pressed‑on bearing and a mounting bracket to balance driveshaft lengths and reduce torque steer. Some people casually call that support a “carrier” or “centre” bearing, but in this context it’s the intermediate shaft bearing, not a tailshaft centre-bearing.

Chasing a rumble or vibration and thought “centre-bearing”? On this Odyssey, look first at CV joints, front wheel bearings, engine/gearbox mounts and tyre condition. If the noise changes with load and road speed and seems to come from the right side of the engine bay, the intermediate shaft bearing is worth a check. With the vehicle safely supported, inspect the intermediate shaft for play at the bearing bracket and listen for roughness when rotating by hand. Replacement typically involves removing the right driveshaft and intermediate shaft, then pressing off/on the bearing (many workshops fit a complete shaft assembly because the bearing is a tight press fit and Honda’s service literature often treats the shaft as an assembly). Use new seals if disturbed, torque the bracket bolts and axle/nut to spec, and road test for vibration. Regular servicing doesn’t require scheduled replacement of this bearing, it’s replaced on condition.

Technical references used: Honda Odyssey 2005–2010 Service Manual (Driveline/Axle), Honda OEM parts catalogues (intermediate shaft and bearing bracket listings), and professional service information databases that document FWD front driveshaft/intermediate shaft procedures only.

• Popular questions about the 2010 Honda Odyssey centre-bearing

Does a 2010 Honda Odyssey have a centre-bearing?
Not a tailshaft centre-bearing. Being front‑wheel drive, it doesn’t have a rear propeller shaft to support. It does have a right‑hand intermediate shaft with a support (carrier) bearing on the engine side, which some people mix up with a tailshaft centre-bearing.

What’s the difference between a centre-bearing and the Odyssey’s intermediate shaft bearing?
A centre-bearing supports a long, two‑piece tailshaft in RWD/AWD vehicles. The Odyssey’s intermediate shaft bearing supports the short right‑hand jack shaft between the transaxle and the outer CV shaft to balance shaft lengths and tame torque steer. Different jobs, different locations.

What are the symptoms of a failing intermediate shaft bearing on this model?
Common signs include a growl or rumble that changes with road speed, vibration under load (often around 60–80 km/h), and sometimes a faint metallic hum from the right side of the engine bay. Always rule out tyre noise, wheel bearings, CV joints and engine mounts first. If confirmed, the fix is to replace the bearing (or the intermediate shaft assembly, depending on tooling and parts availability).