Parts for your 2015 Toyota Land cruiser-Thrust bearing

Is a thrust bearing used on the 2015 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series?

Short answer: no, a serviceable clutch thrust bearing isn’t relevant to the 2015 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series. Technical literature for the J200 platform shows the 2015 models were sold with automatic transmissions only (Aisin 6‑speed), so there’s no manual clutch assembly and therefore no clutch release/thrust bearing to service or replace. That’s why this part doesn’t appear in Toyota’s parts catalog for the J200.

Technical sources that describe this setup include Toyota’s New Car Features (NCF) manual for the 200 Series, the 2015 Owner’s Manual showing an automatic selector pattern with no clutch pedal, and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) which lists no clutch release (thrust) bearing under the J200 driveline. Aisin transmission documentation for the AB60F/A760F family also confirms a torque converter–based, hydraulically controlled automatic—again, no manual clutch thrust bearing involved.

• Toyota 200 Series New Car Features (transmission section: AB60F/A760F automatic)
• 2015 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Owner’s Manual (automatic shift gate, no clutch controls)
• Toyota EPC for J200 (no clutch release/thrust bearing category for this model)
• Aisin automatic transmission technical specs (AB60F/A760F architecture and components)

It’s worth noting the engine does have crankshaft thrust bearings (thrust washers) inside the main bearing set, but those are internal engine components handled during a rebuild—nothing to do with a clutch, and not a routine service item. If someone’s chasing a “thrust bearing” noise on a 200 Series, it’s more likely to be an accessory pulley, idler/tensioner, alternator, A/C compressor clutch, or torque converter/AT pump whine rather than a clutch release bearing, because there isn’t one.

Shopping for a thrust bearing usually makes sense on manual LandCruiser models like many 70 Series utes and wagons. For a 2015 200 Series, focus instead on transmission servicing (fluid and filter per Toyota schedule), driveline inspections, and regular checks of belts, pulleys and front-end accessories. That’s the maintenance that actually keeps a 200 Series happy across Aussie and Kiwi kilometres.

• Tip: If diagnosing a rattle or whirr that changes with gear selection, a specialist can distinguish between torque converter, front pump, and pulley noises quickly—saves guesswork and parts darts.

Popular questions

Does a 2015 LandCruiser 200 have a clutch thrust bearing?

No. The 2015 200 Series runs a 6‑speed automatic gearbox, so there’s no manual clutch and no clutch release/thrust bearing to replace. That’s supported by Toyota’s Owner’s Manual, NCF, and the EPC for the J200 platform.

What noises get mistaken for a thrust bearing on a 200 Series?

Owners sometimes mistake pulley or tensioner bearing noise, alternator whine, A/C compressor clutch noise, or torque converter/front pump whine for a “thrust bearing” issue. A mechanic can isolate it by listening with the belts off briefly (cold test), checking ATF condition, and monitoring noise changes in Park vs Drive.

Are there any thrust bearings in the 200 Series at all?

Yes, but they’re internal. The engine’s crankshaft uses thrust bearings (washers) within the main bearing set, and the automatic transmission/torque converter contains internal thrust elements. These aren’t routine service parts, they’re addressed only during overhaul or repair.