Parts for your 2019 Toyota Camry-Thrust bearing

2019 Toyota Camry thrust-bearing — is it actually a thing on this model?

Short answer: a traditional “thrust-bearing” people ask about (the clutch release/throwout bearing) isn’t fitted to the 2019 Toyota Camry. Toyota’s own technical literature makes it clear this generation (XV70) in Australia and New Zealand runs either the Direct Shift-8AT automatic (UA80E/UA80F) with the A25A-FKS engine, or the hybrid e‑CVT transaxle (P710) with the A25A-FXS engine. There’s no manual gearbox in this line-up, so there’s no clutch assembly and no clutch thrust/release bearing to service.

This conclusion is supported by Toyota’s Technical Information System (TIS): New Car Features for the 2019 Camry details the A25A powertrains and the UA80E/UA80F and P710 units, the Repair Manual sections for these transmissions show torque converters and multi-plate clutch packs inside the auto/e‑CVT, not an external clutch release bearing. The Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue for the 2019 Camry similarly lists no clutch or release/thrust bearing for AU/NZ models.

Worth noting: there is a crankshaft thrust bearing surface in the engine, integrated with the main bearing set (used to control axial crank movement). That’s part of engine internals and only addressed during a bottom‑end rebuild—it's not a routine service item and isn’t referred to as a standalone “thrust-bearing” in scheduled maintenance.

• Why it’s not used: no manual transmission on 2019 Camry AU/NZ, so no clutch release/thrust bearing.
• What handles axial loads: engine crankshaft thrust surfaces within the main bearings, sealed hub assemblies up front and rear manage combined radial/axial loads at the wheels.
• What to check if you’re chasing “thrust-bearing noise”: look instead at the torque converter, accessory pulleys, belt idlers, wheel hub bearings, or differential/drive shaft components.

Technical sources referenced: Toyota Technical Information System (TIS) New Car Features for 2019 Camry (XV70) A25A-FKS/FXS, Repair Manual sections for UA80E/UA80F automatic and P710 hybrid transaxles, Engine Mechanical for A25A crankshaft/main bearings, and Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue for 2019 Camry AU/NZ models.

Popular questions

Does a 2019 Camry have a clutch thrust/release bearing?
No. With the Direct Shift-8AT or hybrid e‑CVT, there’s no manual clutch pack and no release (thrust) bearing. Any drivetrain noise you’re hearing won’t be from a clutch throwout bearing on this model.

What part in the 2019 Camry manages engine axial (end) thrust?
The crankshaft’s axial movement is controlled by thrust faces integrated into the main bearing set. They’re only inspected or replaced during engine bottom‑end work, not during routine servicing.

If there’s a whirring or grinding at idle, what should be checked instead?
Start with the serpentine belt system (idler/tensioner pulleys), alternator and A/C compressor clutches, then the torque converter, and front/rear hub bearings. A proper workshop can isolate these quickly with a stethoscope and lift check.