Parts for your 2013 Holden Captiva 5-Thrust bearing

2013 Holden Captiva 5 thrust-bearing: what’s actually fitted

Short answer: a traditional clutch thrust-bearing (also called a release bearing) isn’t used on the 2013 Holden Captiva 5 sold in Australia and New Zealand. Technical references including the Holden CG Series II (MY13) Service Information, GM Global Service Information (GSI), and the Holden/GM Electronic Parts Catalogue list the 2013 Captiva 5 here with a 6‑speed automatic transmission (6T45 family) and no manual clutch assembly. With no clutch, there’s no clutch fork or thrust/release bearing to service or replace.

Why that matters: the Captiva 5’s auto uses a torque converter, so it manages drive engagement hydraulically rather than by a pressure plate and release bearing. Any “thrust” control in the powertrain is handled internally by components such as crankshaft thrust bearings in the engine and thrust washers/bearings inside the automatic transmission. Those parts aren’t standalone service items in normal maintenance and only come into play during major engine or transmission overhauls.

If you’ve seen “thrust-bearing” listed for a Captiva 5 on a generic parts site, it’s usually one of two things: either a catalogue catch‑all for manual variants sold in other markets (like the Opel Antara/Chevrolet Captiva Sport with a 6‑speed manual), or an internal engine crankshaft thrust bearing set that isn’t part of routine servicing. For MY13 AU/NZ Captiva 5 owners, a clutch thrust-bearing replacement simply isn’t a thing.

Chasing noises or driveline vibrations? On these autos, look at items such as the torque converter, front hub/axle bearings, accessory pulleys, or the transmission oil pump if the symptom changes with gear selection. A proper diagnosis will save you buying a clutch release bearing your vehicle doesn’t even have.

• Transmission fitted to AU/NZ 2013 Captiva 5: 6‑speed automatic (no manual clutch assembly).
• No scheduled service for any “thrust-bearing” item, internal thrust control is part of engine/trans rebuild work only.

Popular questions

Does a 2013 Holden Captiva 5 have a clutch thrust/release bearing?
No. The local MY13 Captiva 5 was delivered with a 6‑speed automatic only, so there’s no clutch or release bearing to service. If you’re hearing a whirring or rumble, think wheel bearings, accessory pulleys, or transmission-related components rather than a clutch bearing.

Why do some parts sites list a thrust-bearing for my Captiva 5?
Catalogues often bundle global variants. Overseas versions with a manual gearbox use a clutch release bearing, and engine rebuild kits may include crankshaft thrust bearings. For the AU/NZ 2013 Captiva 5 automatic, those listings don’t apply to normal maintenance.

How are axial (thrust) loads handled in a Captiva 5 if there’s no clutch bearing?
Axial loads are controlled internally: the engine uses crankshaft thrust bearings, and the automatic transmission uses dedicated thrust washers/bearings. They’re not routine service parts and are only addressed during major overhaul work if wear is detected.