Parts for your 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander-Thrust bearing

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander thrust bearing — is it even a thing?

Short answer: for a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander as sold in Australia and New Zealand, a clutch “thrust bearing” (also called a release or throw-out bearing) isn’t fitted or serviced. Mitsubishi’s MY19 brochures/spec sheets and owner’s manual for AU/NZ list transmissions as CVT on the 2.0/2.4 petrol, a 6‑speed automatic on the 3.0 V6, and a single‑speed reduction gear for the PHEV. No manual gearbox is offered, which means there’s no clutch and therefore no clutch thrust/release bearing to replace. The Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue for 2019 Outlander VIN ranges likewise shows no clutch cover, disc or release bearing assemblies for these models. Transmission technical literature (e.g., Jatco JF016E/JF017E CVT overviews) also confirms these units use a torque converter and variator pulleys rather than a manual clutch, so a thrust/release bearing isn’t part of the design.

Worth noting: the Outlander’s engine does have crankshaft thrust bearings (integrated with the main bearings), and the CVT/automatic assemblies contain internal thrust bearings/washers. But those are internal components addressed only during an engine or transmission rebuild, not routine servicing, and they’re not what parts catalogues or workshop talk usually mean by “thrust bearing”.

If someone’s chasing a noise they’d normally blame on a clutch thrust bearing—think chirping, rumbling or whirring that changes with engine speed—on a 2019 Outlander it’ll almost always be something else. Common culprits include the accessory drive belt and idler/tensioner bearings, alternator or A/C compressor clutch bearings, wheel bearings, or (less commonly) CVT input/torque converter noises. A quick professional listen can usually sort which side of the car and which system is making itself heard.

• There’s no scheduled service item called a thrust or release bearing on this model year.
• For smooth running, stick to the Mitsubishi service schedule for CVT/automatic fluids, inspect/replace the drive belt and pulleys when noisy or worn, and keep an ear out for changes under load or at idle.
• If a bearing-type noise appears, have it diagnosed before it gets worse—catching a tired idler or wheel bearing early can save bigger bills down the track.

FAQs

Does a 2019 Outlander have a clutch thrust/release bearing?

No. MY19 Outlanders in AU/NZ use a CVT, a 6‑speed automatic (V6), or the PHEV reduction gear. Without a manual clutch, there’s no clutch thrust/release bearing to service or replace.

What noises can be mistaken for a failed thrust bearing on a CVT Outlander?

Whirring, chirping or rumbling often comes from the accessory belt system (idler/tensioner/alternator), the A/C compressor clutch bearing, wheel bearings, or occasionally CVT pulley/torque converter issues. A technician can pinpoint it with a stethoscope and a quick road test.

Are there any thrust bearings in a 2019 Outlander at all?

Yes, but they’re internal—crankshaft thrust bearings in the engine and thrust bearings/washers inside the CVT/automatic. They’re not routine service items and are only addressed during major overhaul or rebuild work.