Parts for your 2014 Toyota Wish-Thrust bearing

2014 Toyota Wish thrust-bearing — is it used?

Based on technical sources, a conventional clutch thrust bearing (also called a release bearing) is not fitted to the 2014 Toyota Wish. Toyota’s New Car Features for the ZGE20/ZGE25 series, the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue, and Aisin’s K311-series Super CVT‑i technical material all describe the 2014 Wish as running a CVT (K311-series) with a torque converter and without a manual clutch assembly. Because there’s no manual clutch, there’s no clutch thrust/release bearing to service or replace on this model year.

What people often mean by “thrust bearing” on a manual car is the small bearing that pushes on the clutch diaphragm spring. The 2014 Wish doesn’t use that setup, its CVT uses a torque converter and internal CVT components to manage drive-off and ratio changes. Those internal bearings exist inside the transmission, but they’re not separate, serviceable “thrust bearings” in the way a clutch release bearing is.

It’s worth noting there are other bearings on the vehicle that some owners mix up with “thrust bearings”:

• Front strut top mount bearings let the MacPherson struts rotate while steering, these are part of the strut mounts and are serviced with the suspension, not the transmission.
• The engine’s crankshaft thrust washers are part of the main bearings, they’re internal to the engine and not a routine service item.

If the goal is preventative care, it makes more sense on this model to follow the recommended CVT fluid inspection/renewal intervals specified for local conditions, and to keep on top of suspension checks (including strut mounts/bearings) if there are creaks or notchiness when turning. No scheduled servicing is required for a clutch thrust bearing because the 2014 Wish doesn’t have one.

Technical references consulted: Toyota New Car Features (ZGE20/ZGE25 Wish, Super CVT‑i overview), Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (transmission listings show CVT assemblies only for 2014 Wish, no clutch release bearing), and Aisin K311-series CVT training/service material describing torque-converter CVT architecture.

Popular questions

Does a 2014 Toyota Wish have a clutch thrust (release) bearing?
No. The 2014 Wish is equipped with Toyota’s Super CVT‑i (K311‑series) and a torque converter, so there’s no manual clutch and no clutch release/thrust bearing to replace. Any catalogues showing a “thrust bearing” typically apply to manual-transmission models in other Toyota lines.

What’s the bearing that can groan or clunk when turning the steering?
That’s usually the front strut top mount bearing. It lets the strut rotate smoothly as the wheels steer. If there are graunching noises or notchy steering, a technician will check the top mounts and bearings and often replace them as an assembly with the struts or mounts.

Does the engine have a thrust bearing?
Yes, the 2ZR/3ZR engines use crankshaft thrust washers integrated with the main bearings, but they’re internal and not a routine maintenance item. They’re only inspected or replaced during bottom‑end engine work if wear is suspected.