Parts for your 2022 Toyota C-hr-Centre bearing

2022 Toyota C‑HR centre‑bearing – do you actually have one?

Short answer: no. On Australia and New Zealand–spec 2022 Toyota C‑HR models, a centre‑bearing isn’t fitted because there’s no two‑piece propeller shaft to support. The C‑HR here is front‑wheel drive only, using a transverse transaxle and a pair of front CV drive shafts. That layout removes the need for a prop shaft down the middle of the car, so there’s nothing for a centre support (centre‑bearing) to hold up.

Technical sources backing this up:

• Toyota Australia and Toyota New Zealand model specifications (MY22) list the C‑HR as front‑wheel drive across the range.
• Toyota Repair Manual (C‑HR AX10/AX50, Drivetrain/Axle) details front drive shafts, including an intermediate (RH) shaft with a support bearing bracket, but no propeller shaft or centre support bearing.
• Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (A/NZ, MY22) has no listing for a propeller shaft or centre support/centre‑bearing for C‑HR variants sold locally.

Worth noting: Some overseas C‑HR variants have an AWD system with a rear differential and a prop shaft. Those setups can use a centre support bearing, but they weren’t offered new in Australia or New Zealand for 2022. If you’ve got a grey‑import AWD, check the VIN in Toyota’s EPC or a service manual for that specific market.

Why a centre‑bearing isn’t used on local cars:

• The transverse FWD layout puts engine and gearbox up front, driving the front wheels directly.
• No longitudinal prop shaft means no mid‑shaft to support, so a centre‑bearing would be redundant.

What people sometimes mean when they say “centre‑bearing” on a FWD C‑HR is the right‑hand intermediate shaft support bearing. If you’re chasing a vibration under acceleration, a humming that changes with road speed, or a shudder on light throttle, a tech will typically check:

• RH intermediate shaft support bearing for play or noise
• Outer and inner CV joints and boots
• Engine and transmission mounts
• Tyre balance/condition and wheel alignment

Servicing tip: there’s no scheduled centre‑bearing maintenance for a 2022 C‑HR in A/NZ because it’s not fitted. During routine services, a workshop will visually inspect the front drive shafts, CV boots and the RH intermediate support bearing bracket for leaks, wear or play, and road‑test for any driveline noise. If you’ve imported an AWD C‑HR, ask the workshop to check the prop shaft, universal joints and (if equipped) the centre support bearing at the same time intervals they’d inspect other driveline components.

• Does a 2022 Toyota C‑HR have a centre‑bearing?
  No. A/NZ 2022 C‑HR models are FWD and don’t use a propeller shaft, so there’s no centre support bearing fitted.
• What’s the “equivalent” part people mix up with a centre‑bearing on a FWD C‑HR?
  The right‑hand (passenger‑side) intermediate drive shaft has a support bearing and bracket. It’s not a prop‑shaft centre‑bearing, but it can make similar noises when worn.
• Getting vibrations like a bad centre‑bearing — what should be checked?
  Have a tech inspect the RH intermediate shaft support bearing, CV joints, engine/trans mounts, and the tyres/wheels. Those are the usual suspects on a FWD C‑HR.