Parts for your 2022 Suzuki Splash-Thrust bearing

2022 Suzuki Splash thrust-bearing — does it actually have one?

Based on Suzuki’s own technical literature and parts listings, a stand-alone “thrust bearing” isn’t a relevant or listed service part for a 2022 Suzuki Splash. Suzuki discontinued the Splash globally years earlier, and factory documentation does not show a 2022 model year. Cross-checks against the Suzuki Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for Splash/Agila production, the Maruti Suzuki Ritz workshop manual (the India-market twin), and Opel/Vauxhall Agila B service documentation all show that no component is catalogued simply as “thrust-bearing” for this platform. Instead, the functions people often mean by “thrust bearing” are handled by other, specifically named parts.

Here’s how those functions are covered on a Splash/Ritz:

• Manual transmission models use a clutch release (throwout) bearing. Suzuki lists this under the clutch assembly as “release bearing,” not “thrust bearing.”
• Automatic models don’t use a clutch release bearing at all, as they have a torque converter.
• The engine manages axial (thrust) control with thrust washers integrated into the crankshaft main bearing set. These aren’t routine service items and aren’t sold as a separate “thrust bearing” on their own in typical maintenance.
• The front suspension uses a strut top mount bearing to allow the strut to rotate under steering load. This is catalogued as a strut mounting/bearing, not a “thrust bearing.”

That’s why a part listing titled “thrust-bearing” doesn’t map neatly to the 2022 Suzuki Splash. The car absolutely has components that manage thrust loads, but they’re identified differently in Suzuki’s EPC and workshop manuals. For owners chasing a noise or wear issue, the smarter play is to search and service by the correct part names:

1. Clutch release bearing (manual cars)
2. Front strut top mount and bearing (suspension noise/steering notchiness)
3. Main bearing set with thrust washers (engine rebuild-level work only)

In plain speak: there’s no single, separate “thrust-bearing” to order for a Splash. If the vehicle is manual and there’s a rumble when the clutch pedal’s pressed, think release bearing and plan a full clutch kit. If there’s a creak or graunch from the front when turning, think strut top mount and bearing. And if there’s crank end-float drama, that’s an engine build job involving the main bearings and thrust faces, not a driveway swap.

Popular questions about 2022 Suzuki Splash thrust-bearing

Does a 2022 Suzuki Splash actually use a thrust bearing?
Not as a separate service part by that name. Suzuki’s EPC and workshop manuals list a clutch release bearing for manual models, thrust washers as part of the main bearing set inside the engine, and a strut top mount bearing up front. None are sold simply as “thrust-bearing.”

What should be replaced if there’s a whirring noise when the clutch pedal is pressed?
That’s classic clutch release (throwout) bearing noise on manual cars. Best practice is to replace the release bearing as part of a complete clutch kit (pressure plate, friction disc, bearing) and inspect the flywheel at the same time.

Is there any routine servicing for engine thrust bearings on a Splash?
No. The engine’s axial control is via thrust washers in the main bearing set and only comes into play during engine rebuilds. If there’s excessive crank end float, it needs proper diagnosis and bottom-end work, not routine servicing.