Parts for your 2017 Honda Civic-Centre bearing

2017 Honda Civic centre-bearing: what’s actually fitted

A centre-bearing isn’t used on the 2017 Honda Civic. The Civic range for this year (including 2.0L, 1.5T, and Type R) runs a transverse front-wheel-drive transaxle with two front driveshafts, so there’s no long, two-piece tailshaft that would need a centre support bearing. This layout is set out in the Honda 2016–2017 Civic Service Manual (Driveline/Axle section) and reflected in the Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue, which lists front hub bearings, CV joints, and—on certain variants—a right-hand intermediate shaft assembly with a carrier bearing, but no centre (propeller shaft) support bearing. In driveline engineering texts and SAE propeller shaft terminology, a centre-bearing is specific to multi-piece prop shafts typically seen in rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive utes and SUVs.

Why it’s not used here is simple: the Civic doesn’t have a rear prop shaft. The gearbox (transaxle) sits with the engine up front, sending drive through CV axles straight to the front wheels. There’s no long shaft running down the car, so there’s nothing mid-length that needs supporting. On some 2017 Civics—particularly the 1.5T and the Type R—Honda employs an intermediate (jack) shaft on the right-hand side with a carrier bearing bolted to the block to help equalise driveshaft lengths and reduce torque steer. That bearing isn’t a “centre-bearing” in tailshaft terms, and it’s a different part altogether in the manuals and parts listings.

If someone’s chasing a rumble or vibration and thinking “centre-bearing”, the more likely culprits on a 2017 Civic are the usual FWD suspects:

• Front hub (wheel) bearings – droning that changes with road speed.
• Outer CV joints – clicking on tight turns, especially under throttle.
• Right-hand intermediate shaft carrier bearing (where fitted on 1.5T/Type R) – vibration under load, rumble from the right side.
• Engine and transmission mounts – thumps or harshness on take-off.

Servicing-wise, there’s no centre-bearing to maintain on this model. Good practice is to keep an eye on CV boots for splits, check hub bearings for play or noise, and inspect the RH intermediate shaft bracket and bearing (if fitted) for movement or leakage. Tyre condition, balance, and alignment also make a big difference to perceived driveline vibrations.

Technical sources referenced: Honda 2016–2017 Civic Service Manual (Driveline/Axle—Front Driveshaft and Intermediate Shaft), Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue for 2017 Civic (listings for intermediate shaft assemblies and front wheel bearings, no centre support bearing), SAE propeller shaft terminology and driveline layout references describing centre support bearings for multi-piece prop shafts on RWD/AWD vehicles.

• Does a 2017 Honda Civic have a centre-bearing?

  No. The 2017 Civic is front-wheel drive with no two-piece tailshaft, so there’s no centre (propeller shaft) support bearing. Some variants do have a right-hand intermediate shaft with a carrier bearing, which is a different component.

• Which 2017 Civics have an intermediate shaft bearing, and what are the symptoms if it’s worn?

  Many 1.5L turbo and Type R models use a right-hand intermediate shaft with a carrier bearing. If it’s tired, drivers may notice a rumble or vibration under acceleration, often felt from the right-hand side, or see movement at the bearing bracket. A proper inspection on a hoist is the go.

• What should be checked instead of a centre-bearing to fix vibrations on a 2017 Civic?

  Start with the front hub bearings, CV joints/boots, engine and trans mounts, and, where fitted, the RH intermediate shaft carrier bearing. Also sort tyre balance, wheel condition, and alignment, as they commonly mimic driveline issues.