Parts for your 2017 Haval H6-Centre bearing

2017 Haval H6 centre-bearing — is it actually fitted?

Short answer: no, a centre-bearing isn’t used on the 2017 Haval H6 sold in Australia and New Zealand. Those models run a transverse engine with front‑wheel drive, so there’s no long, two‑piece propeller shaft running down the middle of the vehicle that would need a centre (centre support) bearing. This layout is described in Haval’s workshop and owner literature for the 2017 H6 sold locally, and matches the drivetrain specs published for AU/NZ models. In driveline engineering texts (for example, Bosch Automotive Handbook and Timken service guides), a centre-bearing is tied to multi‑piece prop shafts on longitudinal RWD or AWD vehicles — not typical FWD SUVs like the AU/NZ H6.

What sometimes causes the mix‑up is the H6’s right‑hand intermediate driveshaft support bearing. That’s a small bearing fixed to the engine block/subframe supporting the longer RH front driveshaft. It’s not a centre-bearing for a prop shaft, it’s part of the front axle assembly and only deals with front‑end torque delivery.

• Where it lives: a centre-bearing sits mid‑chassis supporting a rear propeller shaft, the H6’s intermediate bearing sits up front supporting the RH driveshaft.
• What it does: a centre-bearing carries and locates a long prop shaft, the intermediate bearing keeps the RH front driveshaft straight to reduce torque steer and vibration.
• Parts naming: look for “intermediate shaft support bearing” or “RH driveshaft support” on H6 parts diagrams, not “centre support bearing.”

Chasing a “centre-bearing” noise or vibration on a 2017 H6? It’s worth checking the usual FWD suspects first: wheel balance and tyre condition, inner/outer CV joints, the RH intermediate shaft support bearing for roughness or play, and engine/gearbox mounts. A light rumble that changes with road speed can be tyre or wheel bearing, a shudder under load could point to a CV or that intermediate support bearing. Any workshop familiar with FWD SUVs can test these quickly.

If an H6 is an export variant with AWD and a rear prop shaft (not typical for AU/NZ 2017 spec), then a centre-bearing may exist. For local vehicles, though, a centre-bearing simply isn’t part of the design — which is why it won’t appear on AU/NZ H6 service schedules or parts catalogues.

Popular questions

Does a 2017 Haval H6 have a centre-bearing?
For Australia and New Zealand models, no. They’re front‑wheel drive with no rear prop shaft, so there’s no centre-bearing in the driveline. Some overseas variants with AWD may use a prop shaft and support bearing, but that’s not the common AU/NZ setup.

What bearing are people really talking about on the H6?
Usually the right‑hand intermediate driveshaft support bearing. It holds the longer RH front driveshaft steady. If it wears, drivers may notice a vibration or growl that changes with load. It’s a separate part from the CVs and can be inspected for play or roughness by spinning the shaft while the car’s safely lifted.

How should owners diagnose a highway‑speed vibration on a 2017 H6?
Start with the basics: check tyre pressures, wear patterns and wheel balance. If that’s fine, have the front CV joints and the RH intermediate shaft support bearing assessed, then look at engine and transmission mounts. A technician can road‑test and pinpoint whether it’s wheel/tyre related or a driveline bearing.