Parts for your 2020 Toyota Hilux-Centre bearing

2020 Toyota HiLux centre bearing: what it does and how to look after it

Yes, the 2020 Toyota HiLux uses a centre (carrier) bearing on the propeller shaft in most variants. Technical references that confirm this include the Toyota HiLux Repair Manual (2015–on, Drivetrain/Propeller Shaft section) and Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue for AN120/AN130 series models, which list a “bearing, propeller shaft centre” for 2020 production. The bearing supports the two-piece tailshaft used on common 4x2 and 4x4 Extra Cab and Double Cab utes, controlling driveline angles and reducing vibration. A quick underbody check will show the hanger bracket and rubber-mounted bearing midway along the shaft.

What the centre bearing does is simple: it supports the long tailshaft in the middle so the shaft runs true, keeps universal joint angles in check, and cuts noise, vibration and harshness. That means fewer shudders on take-off and a smoother run at highway speeds, even with a loaded tray or towing.

There’s no scheduled replacement interval for the centre bearing