Parts for your 2022 Honda Civic-Thrust bearing

2022 Honda Civic thrust-bearing: what it does and when to service it

Based on technical sources, a thrust-bearing is relevant to the 2022 Honda Civic. Honda’s 2022 Civic service manual sections for the manual transmission detail a clutch release (thrust) bearing as part of the clutch assembly, and the Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue for 2022 Civic 6‑speed manual models (including Hatch and Si) lists a release bearing in the clutch group. Additionally, Honda engine overhaul documentation shows crankshaft main bearings with integral thrust faces that control axial movement. CVT-equipped Civics do not use a clutch release thrust bearing, but still contain internal engine thrust bearings by design.

On manual-transmission 2022 Civics, the clutch release (thrust) bearing sits between the clutch fork/slave actuation and the diaphragm spring. Its job is to convert the pedal’s axial load into smooth, low-friction rotation against the spinning clutch spring, so engagement and disengagement feel clean and predictable. Bearing manufacturers’ technical catalogues describe this as a thrust-bearing duty cycle: handling axial loads at speed while minimising noise and heat.

There’s no routine maintenance for the release bearing itself, it’s a sealed unit. Best practice is to inspect and replace it whenever the clutch is replaced. Most workshops treat the bearing as part of a clutch kit, because the gearbox must be removed to access it and it’s cost-effective to renew wear components together. Light, high‑temperature grease may be applied to the bearing guide collar and clutch fork contact points only, following the Honda service procedure, the bearing race faces and friction surfaces must remain free of grease.

Typical lifespan broadly matches clutch life, often 120,000–200,000 kilometres depending on driving style. City commuting with frequent stop‑start, riding the clutch, or holding the car on hills with the pedal can shorten its life. Common symptoms of a release bearing on the way out include:

• A chirp, whirr, or growl when the clutch pedal is depressed (that often quietens when released)
• Notchy or rough clutch engagement feel
• Vibration through the pedal during take‑up

For CVT models, there’s no clutch release bearing to service. The engine’s thrust bearings are internal and normally only addressed during an engine rebuild, abnormal crankshaft endfloat or metallic noises under load would warrant professional diagnosis using Honda’s factory checks.

Popular questions

Does a 2022 Civic with CVT have a thrust-bearing?
CVT models don’t have a clutch release (thrust) bearing, because there’s no manual clutch. They do contain engine main thrust bearings that control crankshaft endfloat, but these aren’t service items during routine maintenance.

What are the signs a 2022 Civic release bearing is failing?
A chirp, squeal, or growl when the clutch pedal is pressed, rough take‑up, and pedal vibration are the big clues. If noise changes with pedal position, have a technician inspect the clutch assembly and bearing while the gearbox is out.

Should the release bearing be greased?
The bearing is sealed and not greased externally. Follow Honda’s procedure: apply only a small amount of specified high‑temp grease to the guide collar and fork contact points. Keep lubricant off the clutch friction surfaces and the bearing’s running faces.