Parts for your 2014 Honda Accord-Thrust bearing

2014 Honda Accord thrust bearing — is it relevant?

For Australian and New Zealand–spec 2014 Honda Accord models, a thrust bearing isn’t a separate, serviceable part you’ll be replacing. Local 2014 Accords were sold with either a CVT (2.4-litre) or a 6‑speed automatic (V6), and neither uses a clutch release/“thrust” bearing. The only thrust bearing in these cars is the crankshaft thrust bearing integrated into the engine’s main bearing set — an internal component that’s only touched during a full engine rebuild, not routine servicing.

Technical sources referenced for this conclusion:

• Honda Accord 2013–2017 Service Manual (Powertrain, Engine Mechanical — crankshaft end play and main bearing/thrust spec, Transmission — CVT/AT construction and service approach)
• Honda Australia and Honda New Zealand 2014 Accord specifications/brochures (transmission availability: CVT for 2.4L, 6‑speed automatic for V6, no factory manual offered)
• Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for 2014 Accord ANZ market listings (no clutch release/throwout bearing listed for local trims, thrust bearing appears only as part of engine main bearing set)

Why there’s no thrust bearing to service: a clutch “thrust” or release bearing is specific to manual transmissions. The 2014 Accord sold in AU/NZ doesn’t have a manual gearbox, so there’s no clutch release bearing to replace. Its automatics use a torque converter, and the CVT uses a belt and pulleys with internal bearings — none of which are referred to or serviced as a standalone “thrust bearing”.

What about the engine’s thrust bearing? Every engine manages crankshaft end float using thrust surfaces built into a main bearing shell. On the 2014 Accord, this is an internal, precision-fit component. If it ever needs attention, it’s done during an engine overhaul, typically due to severe oil starvation or major internal wear — not part of scheduled maintenance.

Edge cases to keep in mind:

• Parallel/grey imports with a 6‑speed manual (common in North America) do have a clutch release bearing. That item is replaced with the clutch kit.
• If you’re unsure whether your Accord is an import, check the build plate and transmission type, a clutch pedal means you’ve got a release bearing to consider.

FAQs

Does a 2014 Honda Accord have a clutch thrust bearing?
AU/NZ‑spec models don’t, because they weren’t sold with a manual transmission. If the car is a manual import, it will have a clutch release (thrust) bearing as part of the clutch assembly, replaced when doing a clutch job.

Do I need to service or replace a thrust bearing on my 2014 Accord?
Not on locally delivered automatic or CVT cars. There’s no clutch release bearing to service, and the engine’s thrust bearing is internal and only addressed during a full engine rebuild. Manual imports follow normal clutch service intervals.

What symptoms point to thrust bearing issues on a 2014 Accord?
On a manual import, a noisy clutch release bearing can squeal or rumble when the clutch pedal is pressed. Engine thrust bearing wear (rare) can show as odd clutch engagement changes, end‑float knocks, or metallic debris in the oil after severe lubrication problems.