Parts for your 2000 Nissan Bluebird-Driveshafts

2000 Nissan Bluebird driveshafts

Driveshafts are absolutely used on the 2000 Nissan Bluebird. Technical sources including the Nissan Bluebird U14 Factory Service Manual (Driveline/Axle section) and the Nissan FAST electronic parts catalogue list front drive shaft assemblies (typical P/No. family 39100–****) for all front‑wheel drive models, and add a propeller shaft (37000–****) plus rear drive shafts on 4WD variants. Aftermarket catalogues for the U14 (1996–2001) also list complete CV shafts and boot kits for the 2000 model year, confirming fitment.

On the 2000 Bluebird, the driveshafts (CV axles) transfer torque from the transaxle to the front wheels, flexing with suspension travel and steering. On 4WD versions, a centre prop shaft sends drive to the rear diff as well. When they’re healthy, they keep things smooth and quiet, when they’re tired, they click, shudder, and fling grease everywhere.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to eyeball the CV boots every 10–15,000 kilometres. Split or perished rubber lets the grease out and road grit in, which quickly wears the CV joints. A quick wipe and check for fresh grease sling inside the wheel, plus a listen for clicking on full lock, can save a bigger bill later.

• Common signs they’re due: clicking on turns, vibration under load, grease around the inner guard or lower control arm, shudder on take‑off, or a torn boot.
• Good practice: replace torn boots early, or the whole shaft if there’s play/noise, use the correct high‑moly CV grease, and always fit a new axle/hub nut and stake it properly.

For most owners, swapping the complete shaft is quicker and often better value than rebuilding a worn joint. If the joint’s quiet and only a boot has failed, a boot‑only repair is fine if done promptly. After installation, check for transaxle seal weeps at the output, confirm the circlip has engaged in the diff, torque the hub nut to spec, and road test for noises. A wheel alignment check is sensible if suspension or hub work was also done.

Kept greased and booted, Bluebird driveshafts routinely clock up big kilometres. Catch issues early, and they’ll keep the front end feeling tight and drama‑free.

Popular questions

Does a 2000 Nissan Bluebird have driveshafts?
The 2000 Bluebird (U14) uses two front driveshafts on all FWD models, and 4WD variants add a centre propeller shaft and rear shafts. This is documented in the Nissan U14 Factory Service Manual (Driveline/Axle) and Nissan FAST parts listings for front drive shaft assemblies and the propeller shaft.

What are the signs my Bluebird’s CV shafts need replacing?
Typical give‑aways include clicking when turning, vibration on acceleration, shudder taking off, and grease sprayed around the wheel well from a split boot. If a boot is torn but the joint is still quiet, a prompt boot replacement can extend the life of the shaft.

Should I replace just the CV boot or the entire shaft?
If the joint hasn’t started clicking or developed play, a quality boot‑only repair with fresh moly grease is fine. Once there’s noise or roughness, replacing the complete driveshaft is usually the most reliable and cost‑effective fix.