Parts for your 2013 Toyota Land cruiser-Thrust bearing

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser thrust bearing — is it actually a thing?

For the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series (URJ200/VDJ200), a clutch thrust bearing (often called a release or throw-out bearing) isn’t fitted. Every Australian and New Zealand–delivered 200 Series in 2013 runs an Aisin AB60F 6‑speed automatic transmission, so there’s no manual clutch assembly and therefore no clutch thrust bearing to replace. This is backed by Toyota’s Repair Manual and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue for the 200 Series, which list no clutch release/thrust bearing for these models. You’ll only find a clutch thrust bearing on manual-transmission Land Cruisers such as the 70 Series of the same era.

There is a different kind of thrust bearing inside the engine itself — the crankshaft thrust bearings integrated into the main bearing set — but these aren’t a regular service item and aren’t what parts catalogues mean when they list a “thrust bearing” for clutches. Under normal conditions, engine thrust bearings don’t require routine maintenance and are only inspected during an engine strip-down.

If someone’s hunting a “thrust bearing” for a 2013 200 Series because of drivetrain noise or poor take‑up, it’s worth looking elsewhere. With the AB60F auto, common suspects include:

• Torque converter issues (shudder, lock-up clutch chatter)
• Flex plate cracks or fastener problems
• Driveline components (tailshaft universal joints, centre bearing, diff pinion bearings)
• Wheel hub bearings if the noise tracks with road speed

So, short answer: a clutch-type thrust bearing isn’t used on the 2013 Land Cruiser 200. If the goal was to service a clutch release bearing, that job doesn’t apply here. If the vehicle’s a 70 Series or another manual model, different story — those do have a thrust/release bearing. For a 200 Series, stick to proper auto trans servicing (fluid level and condition checks to Toyota spec WS, pan/filter when appropriate) and standard driveline checks.

Popular questions about 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser thrust bearings

Does a 2013 Land Cruiser 200 have a clutch thrust (release) bearing?
No. The 2013 200 Series is automatic (Aisin AB60F), so there’s no manual clutch and no clutch thrust/release bearing. Toyota service literature and the parts catalogue for the URJ200/VDJ200 confirm no such part is listed.

Are there any thrust bearings in the engine, and do they need servicing?
Yes — the crankshaft uses thrust bearings integrated with the main bearings, but they’re internal and not part of routine servicing. They’re only inspected or replaced during an engine rebuild or if diagnosing specific end‑float issues.

I’m hearing a rumble I thought was a thrust bearing — what should I check on a 200 Series?
On an automatic 200, look at the torque converter, flex plate, tailshaft uni joints, centre bearing, diff pinion bearings, and wheel hub bearings. A proper road test and inspection will narrow it down faster than chasing a non‑existent clutch part.