Parts for your 2022 Toyota Land cruiser-Thrust bearing

2022 Toyota LandCruiser thrust bearing — do you actually need one?

Short answer: no, not as a service part. According to Toyota’s technical material for the LandCruiser 300 Series — including the Toyota Global Newsroom launch information for the LC300 (noting the new Direct Shift‑10AT) and Toyota Australia’s 2022 grade specifications — every 2022 LandCruiser 300 runs a 10‑speed automatic transmission with a torque converter, and there’s no manual option listed. With no clutch, there’s no clutch thrust/release bearing to replace.

When most people say “thrust bearing” on a vehicle page like this, they usually mean the clutch release (throw‑out) bearing found in manual gearboxes. Because the 2022 LandCruiser is auto‑only, that specific part simply isn’t fitted. The auto uses a torque converter and internal oil‑lubricated bushings and bearings instead, which aren’t the same thing and aren’t serviced like a clutch bearing.

Worth noting for the technically curious: the LandCruiser’s engines do have internal crankshaft thrust bearings (integrated into the main bearing set) to control end float — that’s true of virtually all modern engines. They live deep inside the engine, aren’t part of routine servicing, and only get touched during a rebuild. So while “a” thrust bearing exists in the engine, it’s not the clutch‑type item many shoppers are hunting for and it’s not a standalone maintenance part.

If you’re chasing a noise you thought was a failing clutch thrust bearing — think growling when pressing a clutch pedal — that symptom can’t apply here because there’s no clutch pedal. On a 2022 LandCruiser, similar noises are more likely from:

• Accessory drive components (idler/tensioner pulleys, A/C compressor)
• Automatic transmission front pump or torque converter issues
• Wheel bearings or driveline bearings in the diffs/transfer case

Good practice for longevity in Aussie and Kiwi conditions is to stick to Toyota’s service schedule, use the correct engine oil, and change diff and transfer oils if you tow, tour long distances, or ford water. The 10‑speed auto uses Toyota WS‑type fluid, there’s typically no routine change listed under normal use, but severe use may justify earlier inspections or service — a Toyota‑qualified workshop can advise based on how it’s driven.

Technical sources referenced: Toyota Global Newsroom LC300 technical release (detailing the new 10‑speed automatic and no manual listing), Toyota Australia 2022 LandCruiser 300 Series specifications, and Toyota service/warranty guidance indicating internal engine thrust bearings are part of the main bearing assembly rather than a routine service item.

FAQs

Does a 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 have a thrust bearing I can replace?

Not a clutch thrust/release bearing — there’s no manual transmission on the 2022 LC300, so that part isn’t fitted. The engine does have internal crankshaft thrust bearings, but they’re inside the block and only addressed during major engine work, not regular servicing.

What could cause “thrust bearing”-type noises on my LC300?

If you’re hearing a whine, growl or rumble you’d normally blame on a clutch bearing, look elsewhere: accessory pulleys, the A/C compressor clutch, wheel bearings, or the automatic’s torque converter/front pump are common suspects. A proper workshop diagnosis will pinpoint it before parts are thrown at the problem.

Is there any thrust-bearing maintenance I should plan for?

No specific thrust‑bearing service is required on the 2022 LandCruiser. Follow Toyota’s schedule, keep engine oil and filters on time, and look after diff/transfer fluids if you tow or head off‑road. If you ever suspect internal engine thrust wear (very rare), that’s an engine‑out inspection job rather than routine maintenance.