Parts for your 2019 Honda Accord-Thrust bearing

2019 Honda Accord thrust bearing — what owners need to know

For the 2019 Honda Accord sold in Australia and New Zealand, a clutch “thrust bearing” (often called a clutch release bearing) isn’t fitted because these models use a CVT or e‑CVT hybrid, not a manual gearbox. In these transmissions there’s no conventional clutch pedal or pressure plate to actuate, so there’s no thrust/release bearing to service or replace. Honda’s CVT for the L15B turbo engine uses a torque converter and belt‑and‑pulley arrangement, while the e‑HEV hybrid uses an e‑CVT style drive with motor/generator units. Both designs remove the need for a clutch release mechanism.

Technical sources that back this up include: the Honda Accord (10th gen, 2018–2020) Service Manual transmission overviews for CVT and e‑HEV, which describe torque‑converter CVT and e‑CVT operation (no clutch release assembly), and the Honda Australia 2019 Accord specifications, which list CVT/e‑CVT only for our market. It’s worth noting that some overseas 2019 Accords did offer a 6‑speed manual on certain grades, those cars do have a clutch release/thrust bearing. If you’ve privately imported a manual, different rules apply.

There is another “thrust bearing” in every 2019 Accord engine: the crankshaft thrust bearing integrated into the main bearing set. Its job is to control crankshaft end float. It isn’t a routine service item and is only inspected or replaced during engine repair or rebuild procedures, as outlined in Honda’s Engine Mechanical sections (crankshaft end play checks and main bearing/thrust washer service). If you’re chasing a noise you think is a clutch thrust bearing on an AU/NZ‑delivered 2019 Accord, it’ll likely be something else — for example, an accessory idler, alternator, A/C compressor bearing, or internal CVT component — and needs a proper diagnosis.

• AU/NZ 2019 Accord: CVT or e‑CVT — no clutch thrust/release bearing fitted.
• Engine has an internal crankshaft thrust bearing — not a scheduled service item.
• Manual‑transmission imports do use a clutch release (thrust) bearing.

Technical references consulted: Honda Accord (10th gen, 2018–2020) Service Manual — Transmission (CVT/e‑HEV) descriptions, Engine Mechanical — Crankshaft End Play and Main Bearings, Honda Australia 2019 Accord model specifications.

Popular questions

Does a 2019 Honda Accord have a thrust bearing?
For AU/NZ‑delivered cars, there’s no clutch thrust/release bearing because they use CVT or e‑CVT drivetrains. The engine does have an internal crankshaft thrust bearing, but that’s part of the main bearings and not something that’s serviced during routine maintenance.

What if my 2019 Accord makes a noise like a worn clutch bearing?
If your car is a local CVT or hybrid, that noise won’t be a clutch thrust bearing. Have a technician check items like the serpentine belt idler/tensioner, alternator and A/C compressor bearings, and CVT pulley/bearing noises. If the vehicle is a privately imported manual, then a worn release (thrust) bearing is possible.

Do crankshaft thrust bearings need periodic replacement?
No. Honda doesn’t list the crankshaft thrust bearing as a maintenance item. It’s only inspected if there are symptoms of end‑play issues or during engine overhaul, using the procedures and specifications in the service manual.