Technically speaking, the correct terminology for a throwout bearing is release bearing, as in clutch release bearing.

The clutch makes a noise when the pedal is out and in neutral in my 2015 Mazda BT-50, what could the issue be? The most common cause of a noise like this is likely to be a worn throw-out bearing, also ...

If your car has a throwout bearing, you might be wondering what it is and what it does. Here's everything you need to know, including how to fix it.