Parts for your 2010 Suzuki Splash-Centre bearing

2010 Suzuki Splash centre-bearing — what’s actually fitted

Short answer: a centre-bearing (centre support bearing for a tailshaft) isn’t used on the 2010 Suzuki Splash. Technical sources show the Splash is a front‑wheel‑drive transaxle hatch with no longitudinal propeller shaft, so there’s nothing for a tailshaft centre-bearing to support. Factory literature and parts data back this up: Suzuki Splash/Agila B service information lists only front drive shafts (CV halfshafts) in the driveline, there’s no prop shaft or centre support bearing assembly shown or catalogued (Suzuki Splash K12B Service Manual – Drivetrain/Drive Shafts, Suzuki Electronic Parts Catalogue for Splash EX/EY, Vauxhall/Opel Agila B TIS 2008–2014, Autodata/AllData driveline overviews).

Why it’s not used

• The Splash’s engine and gearbox sit transversely and drive the front wheels through two short CV halfshafts. A centre-bearing is a tailshaft support used on long, multi‑piece prop shafts in rear‑wheel drive or AWD utes, 4WDs and some large sedans — not on compact FWD hatches.
• On some Splash/Agila drivetrains, the right‑hand side uses an intermediate shaft with a pressed‑on support bearing and a bracket to the block. That’s a different animal to a tailshaft centre-bearing, and it’s catalogued under front driveshaft components, not prop shaft hardware in the EPC.

What to check instead if chasing vibrations or a droning noise

1. Front wheel bearings and tyre condition (cupping/feathering can sound like a bad bearing).
2. CV joints and boots (clicking on lock, shudder under load).
3. Engine and transmission mounts (thumps or vibration on take‑off).
4. Where fitted, the right‑hand intermediate shaft support bearing — look for play at the bracket, rumbling at steady speeds, or grease staining.

For owners searching “2010 Suzuki Splash centre-bearing”, the likely part needed is either a front wheel bearing, a CV shaft assembly, or the intermediate shaft support bearing (if your specific variant uses one). A quick VIN‑based parts lookup or a visual under‑bonnet check of the right‑hand driveshaft will confirm whether an intermediate support bearing is present on your car.

Does a 2010 Suzuki Splash have a centre-bearing?

No. The Splash is FWD with no tailshaft, so there’s no tailshaft centre support bearing. The driveline uses two front CV halfshafts, some variants add a right‑hand intermediate shaft with its own support bearing, which is a different part and listed under front driveshaft components.

What’s causing a humming or vibration at 80–100 km/h if there’s no centre-bearing?

Most commonly it’s a front wheel bearing or tyre wear pattern. Also check CV joints, wheel balance/alignment, and engine/trans mounts. If your Splash has the right‑hand intermediate shaft, its support bearing can rumble when worn, but it’s not the same as a tailshaft centre-bearing.

How can someone tell if the Splash’s intermediate shaft support bearing is worn?

Listen for a steady-speed droning that doesn’t change much with steering input, plus noticeable play when levering the intermediate shaft near its bracket. With the car safely raised, rotate the shaft by hand, a gritty feel or visible wobble at the bearing is a giveaway. Confirm with a VIN‑specific parts diagram before ordering.