Parts for your 2018 Haval H6-Centre bearing

2018 Haval H6 centre-bearing: is it a thing on this model?

Short answer: a centre-bearing isn’t used on the 2018 Haval H6 sold in Australia and New Zealand. According to Haval Australia’s 2018 H6 brochure/specification sheets and the H6 Owner’s/Service manuals for the 2017–2018 models, local H6 variants are front‑wheel drive with a transverse engine and no rear propeller shaft. A centre-bearing (also called a centre support bearing) only appears in parts catalogues for H6 models equipped with an all‑wheel drive prop shaft. Haval/Great Wall Motor EPC listings show the centre-bearing assembly as an AWD‑only component, it isn’t listed for 2WD H6 drivetrains.

Why it isn’t used comes down to the layout. The Aussie and Kiwi 2018 H6 runs front‑wheel drive, so the gearbox drives two short front driveshafts (CV shafts) directly. There’s no long, two‑piece prop shaft running to a rear diff, which is exactly the setup that requires a centre-bearing to support the shaft mid‑span. No long shaft means no centre-bearing to fit, maintain, or replace.

If someone’s chasing a vibration or droning noise and wondering about a “missing” centre-bearing, they’re barking up the wrong tree for this vehicle. On a 2018 H6 FWD, typical culprits include:

• Front CV joints or driveshafts
• Engine or transmission mounts
• Tyre balance, flat spots, or out-of-round tyres
• Wheel bearings or alignment issues
• Warped brake rotors (speed‑linked shudder under braking)

It’s worth noting that some overseas H6 variants were offered with AWD. Those vehicles use a prop shaft and can have a centre support bearing. But for the AU/NZ‑delivered 2018 H6, a centre-bearing isn’t part of the design, so you won’t find it in regular servicing schedules or genuine parts lists for local VINs.

When ordering parts or booking a service, quoting the VIN helps avoid being served generic “H6” items that apply to AWD markets. If a workshop is recommending a centre-bearing for a 2018 H6 in Australia or New Zealand, it’s best to double‑check the drivetrain spec—they’re likely mixing up global variants.

FAQs

Does my 2018 Haval H6 have a centre-bearing?
No. Local 2018 H6 models are front‑wheel drive and don’t have a rear prop shaft, so there’s no centre-bearing fitted. If you’re seeing centre-bearing listings online, they’re usually for AWD versions sold in other markets.

What should be checked for vibrations if there’s no centre-bearing?
Start with tyre condition and balance, then look at front wheel bearings, CV joints, and engine/trans mounts. An alignment check is smart too. A road test by a technician can narrow it down quickly.

Could an imported or different‑spec H6 use a centre-bearing?
Yes. Some H6 variants overseas came with AWD, which uses a prop shaft and a centre support bearing. If your vehicle is an import or confirmed AWD, the centre-bearing may apply—verify by VIN before ordering parts.