What is Thrust Bearing and Why it is Important for Your Engine?

 

   

The thrust bearing is one of the most important bearings of your engine, which limits the endplay of your crankshaft. You will see flanges on both sides of this bearing, and the crankshaft flanges fit very close to thrust bearing flanges. This special structure of thrust bearing aids to resist forward and rearward movement of your engine’s crankshaft. Thus, it aids to resist vibration.