Parts for your 2014 Honda Stream-Centre bearing

2014 Honda Stream centre-bearing: is it even a thing?

Short answer: for most 2014 Honda Stream models seen in Australia and New Zealand, a centre-bearing isn’t fitted and isn’t relevant. The Stream (RN6–RN9) runs a transverse front‑wheel drive layout, so there’s no long, two‑piece prop shaft down the middle of the car that would need a prop shaft centre support bearing.

That call isn’t a guess. Honda’s factory references for the RN6–RN9 platform show no propeller shaft centre support for front‑wheel drive models. The Honda Stream Service Manual (Driveline/Axle sections) covers front driveshafts and an intermediate (right‑hand) shaft with a support bearing, and the Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue lists that intermediate shaft bearing for FWD, but no “centre bearing” for a prop shaft on those models. Only documentation for specific 4WD variants references a propeller shaft assembly.

Why a centre-bearing isn’t used on the 2014 Honda Stream (typical AU/NZ cars):

• Drivetrain layout: it’s front‑wheel drive, so there’s no rear differential and no long prop shaft to support.
• Equal‑length front driveshafts: Honda uses a right‑hand intermediate shaft with its own carrier bearing bolted to the engine block. Some people casually call that a “centre bearing”, but it’s not the same part as a prop shaft centre support.
• Parts listings: FWD RN6/RN8 models list CV joints, boots and an intermediate shaft bearing, but no prop shaft centre support bearing.

There is a small caveat for rare Japanese‑domestic‑market 4WD Streams (certain RN7/RN9 trims). Those cars add a rear differential and a prop shaft, and may use a centre support arrangement. If the vehicle has a rear diff pumpkin and a prop shaft running to it, then it’s a different story. For the bulk of AU/NZ vehicles, though, the “centre‑bearing” shoppers ask about simply isn’t a service item because it isn’t fitted.

If the goal is to fix vibration or droning on a FWD Stream, the usual suspects are the front CV joints/boots, engine and transmission mounts, tyres/wheels, or that right‑hand intermediate shaft support bearing. A technician will check for play or roughness in the intermediate bearing and inspect CV boots for splits and grease fling. That’s the correct bearing to service on these cars, not a prop shaft centre support.

• Does a 2014 Honda Stream have a centre-bearing?

For the typical AU/NZ front‑wheel drive Stream, no. There’s no prop shaft centre support bearing because there’s no prop shaft. The bearing people mix it up with is the right‑hand intermediate shaft (carrier) bearing used on the front driveshaft assembly.

• What’s the bearing bolted to the engine side of the passenger driveshaft?

That’s the intermediate (carrier) bearing. Its job is to support the right‑hand driveshaft to keep shaft lengths balanced and reduce torque steer. If it wears out, expect rumbling noises or vibration under acceleration. It can be replaced, and many shops treat it like a regular driveline service item when symptoms appear.

• How can someone tell if their Stream is a 4WD model that might use a centre-bearing?

Have a look underneath: a 4WD car will have a rear differential and a prop shaft running to it. The build plate/VIN option codes can also confirm it. Most examples in AU/NZ are FWD imports, so if there’s no rear diff or prop shaft, there’s no centre-bearing to worry about.