Parts for your 1998 Nissan Navara-Centre bearing

1998 Nissan Navara centre-bearing: what it is, if you’ve got one, and how to look after it

Based on factory and aftermarket technical references, a centre-bearing is relevant to the 1998 Nissan Navara (D22) and is fitted to most long‑wheelbase models with a two‑piece tailshaft (commonly dual‑cab and many cab‑chassis, 2WD and 4WD). Some short‑wheelbase single‑cab 2WD variants run a single‑piece tailshaft and therefore do not use a centre-bearing. This setup is described in the Nissan Navara/Frontier D22 Series Service Manual (Driveline/Propeller Shaft section), reflected in listings from major bearing manufacturers for D22 centre support bearings (1997–2004), and noted in workshop guides such as Gregory’s/Nicholson manuals and the Nissan FAST parts catalogue for D22 driveline variants.

• Nissan D22 Service Manual: two‑piece propeller shaft with centre support bearing on LWB models
• Aftermarket catalogues (SKF/NTN/NSK, Australian distributors): centre support bearing for D22 1997–2004 except certain SWB one‑piece shafts
• Gregory’s/Nicholson workshop manuals and Nissan FAST EPC for D22 driveline variants

For 1998 Navaras fitted with a centre-bearing, its job is to support the two‑piece tailshaft mid‑span, keeping everything running true at highway speeds and under load. On a long‑wheelbase ute, a single long shaft can whip and vibrate