Parts for your 2015 Honda Accord-Centre bearing

2015 Honda Accord centre-bearing — does it have one?

Short answer: a centre-bearing isn’t used on the 2015 Honda Accord. Per Honda’s 2013–2017 Accord Service Manual (Driveline/Axle) and Honda’s official parts catalogues for the 2015 model, the Accord is front‑wheel drive with a transverse transaxle, two front driveshafts, and no propeller shaft. Because there’s no two‑piece rear driveshaft, there’s no listing for a driveshaft centre support bearing in those technical sources.

What people often call a “centre-bearing” on front‑wheel‑drive Hondas is actually the intermediate shaft support bearing. The 2015 Accord (both 2.4L and V6) uses an intermediate shaft on the right‑hand side to help control torque steer. That shaft is supported by a carrier bracket and a pressed‑on bearing mounted to the engine block. Honda service literature covers this as the “Intermediate Shaft” and “Intermediate Shaft Bearing,” not a centre (support) bearing.

Why the Accord doesn’t use a centre-bearing:

• It’s front‑wheel drive, so there’s no long, two‑piece propeller shaft running to a rear differential.
• A centre support bearing is a rear‑wheel drive/AWD solution for holding up a long, split driveshaft. The Accord simply doesn’t have that component.
• The Accord’s relevant support bearing is on the intermediate shaft for the right front driveshaft, serving a different purpose and location.

If someone’s chasing “centre-bearing” noises on a 2015 Accord, the smart checks are the front CV joints, the intermediate shaft support bearing, and the engine/gearbox mounts. A worn intermediate shaft bearing can cause a rumble that varies with road speed, a droning on light throttle, or a shudder on take‑off. Honda’s service procedures detail prying the shaft lightly to feel for play and inspecting the bearing for roughness or leaking grease. Replacement usually involves removing the right driveshaft, unbolting the carrier bracket, and pressing the bearing off/on the shaft, torque specs and steps are outlined in the Driveline/Axle section of the factory manual.

Technical references: Honda Accord 2013–2017 Service Manual (Driveline/Axle: Intermediate Shaft Removal/Installation, Noise Diagnosis—Driveline) and 2015 Accord OEM parts catalogues, which list “Intermediate Shaft Bearing/Bracket” and do not list a propeller shaft or centre support bearing.

• Does a 2015 Honda Accord have a centre-bearing? No. It’s front‑wheel drive with no rear prop shaft, so there’s no centre support bearing. The closest related item is the intermediate shaft support bearing on the right‑hand side.
• What should be ordered if a mechanic says the “centre-bearing” is noisy on a 2015 Accord? They likely mean the intermediate shaft bearing (and possibly the carrier bracket) for the right‑hand intermediate shaft. Many workshops replace the bearing and, if needed, the shaft assembly depending on condition and availability.
• What are symptoms of a failing intermediate shaft bearing on a 2015 Accord? A speed‑related rumble or droning, vibration on acceleration, and noticeable play when the shaft is levered at the carrier. It can sound like a wheel bearing, so proper diagnosis is important.