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2013 Toyota Wish thrust-bearing — is it actually a thing?
Short answer: a clutch thrust/release bearing isn’t fitted to the 2013 Toyota Wish. That model (ZGE20/ZGE25 series with 2ZR‑FAE 1.8L or 3ZR‑FAE 2.0L) runs Toyota’s Super CVT‑i automatic (Aisin K310/K311 family) from factory, not a manual gearbox. Per Toyota’s New Car Features and Repair Manual for the ZGE20/25, and the Toyota EPC for ZGE20G/ZGE25G, there’s no manual transmission variant for 2013 — which means no clutch assembly and no thrust/release (throwout) bearing to service. The CVT uses a torque converter, so there’s nothing like a clutch thrust bearing in the driveline.
Worth noting: the engine does have crankshaft thrust washers integrated with the main bearings, and the CVT has internal thrust-type bearings, but these aren’t service items in regular maintenance. They’re only inspected or replaced during a full engine or transmission rebuild, not as a routine clutch-style thrust bearing job.
Why a thrust-bearing isn’t used on the 2013 Toyota Wish:
- No factory manual for this year/model, so no clutch release mechanism that would use a thrust/release bearing.
- Super CVT‑i (K310/K311) with a torque converter handles take‑off and gear ratio changes, eliminating the need for a clutch throwout bearing.
- Toyota service literature for ZGE20/25 lists CVT servicing (fluid checks/changes) and engine lubrication/drive belt maintenance — not clutch or thrust-bearing replacement.
If someone’s chasing a noise they think is a “thrust bearing” on a 2013 Wish, it’s usually something else. Common culprits include accessory drive bearings (idler/tensioner pulleys, alternator, A/C clutch pulley), water pump bearings, wheel hub bearings, or CVT/torque converter issues. A quick guide:
- Noise changes with engine revs in Neutral/Park: check belt, idlers, alternator, A/C pulley, water pump.
- Noise most noticeable when selecting Drive/Reverse at idle: investigate engine mounts, torque converter, and CVT input support bearings (workshop diagnosis).
- Noise changes with road speed, not engine speed: likely wheel bearings or tyres.
Good maintenance habits for the Wish’s driveline: use the correct Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid (often CVT FE for K311, confirm by VIN), keep to locally recommended intervals (many AU/NZ workshops suggest around 60,000–90,000 km depending on use), and fix any belt squeal or bearing whir early. Those steps protect the parts that actually exist on this model, without hunting for a clutch thrust bearing that isn’t there.
Technical references used: Toyota New Car Features and Repair Manual for ZGE20/25, Toyota EPC for ZGE20G/ZGE25G, Aisin K310/K311 CVT specifications.
- Does a 2013 Toyota Wish have a clutch thrust/release bearing?
It doesn’t. This model is CVT‑only for 2013, so there’s no manual clutch and no throwout/thrust bearing to replace. The CVT uses a torque converter to get you moving, not a dry clutch pack like a manual. That’s straight out of Toyota’s model documentation and EPC for the ZGE20/25 Wish. - What’s making a “thrust bearing” noise on my Wish, then?
Usually it’s an accessory bearing (idler/tensioner, alternator, A/C pulley) or a wheel bearing. If the sound shows up only when you shift into gear at idle, have a workshop check the torque converter and CVT input area. None of these are the same as a clutch thrust bearing, because that part isn’t fitted on this car. - Does the engine have any thrust bearings at all?
Yes — the 2ZR/3ZR engines use thrust washers as part of the main bearings to control crankshaft end float. They’re internal components, not a routine service item. They’re checked during an engine rebuild or if there’s evidence of oil starvation or unusual crank end‑float.
