Parts for your 2000 Nissan Navara-Wheel hubs

2000 Nissan Navara wheel hubs

Wheel hubs are absolutely relevant and fitted to the 2000 Nissan Navara (D22). This is confirmed in the Nissan D22 Factory Service Manual (FSM, circa 1997–2004), the Nissan FAST parts catalogue, and common aftermarket catalogues from Timken, NTN and Aisin. Local parts listings for AU/NZ models also show hub assemblies, bearings and, on many 4x4 variants, manual free‑wheeling hubs.

On the Navara, the wheel hub is the bit that the wheel actually bolts to. It carries the wheel bearings, provides the mounting face for the brake rotor, and—where fitted—houses the ABS tone ring. Its job is to keep the wheel running true, support vehicle weight, and let the wheel spin smoothly without play. If the hub or bearings are crook, you’ll feel vibration, hear a hum or growl, and braking or tyre wear can go off.

Many 4x4 D22s run manual locking hubs up front (Aisin style), with others using automatic hubs or fixed drive flanges depending on trim and market. Manual hubs let the driver disengage the front hubs when in 2H to cut drag and save a bit of fuel, then lock them for 4WD. Keeping these clean, sealed and clicking positively into Lock/Free is part of routine care on a touring or work ute.

• Common signs a hub or bearing needs attention: humming that changes with speed, play when rocking the wheel at 12 and 6 o’clock, ABS light after water crossings, hot hub after a drive, or grease leakage past the seal.

Servicing advice for a 2000 Navara’s wheel hubs:

• Front bearings on many D22s are serviceable tapered rollers. Clean, inspect, repack with high‑temp wheel bearing grease, and set preload to spec in the FSM. Replace any pitted bearings or marked races.
• Rear bearings are typically pressed to the axle, replace if noisy or loose and renew the seal. This is usually a workshop press job.
• Manual locking hubs: cycle them to Lock for a few kilometres once a month to move lubricant. Replace perished O‑rings and avoid over‑tightening the small hub bolts.
• After deep water or mud, check hubs and brakes promptly. Grit kills bearings fast.
• Use quality parts from recognised brands and re‑torque fasteners to the FSM figures.

Look after the hubs and bearings and the Navara will track straight, stop cleanly and keep tyres wearing evenly. If there’s any rumble or wheel play, plan the repair—leaving a failing hub too long can take out a rotor, ABS sensor or axle seal, turning a simple job into an expensive one.

Popular questions

Do all 2000 Navara 4x4s have manual locking hubs?

Many D22 4x4s do, but some trims use auto hubs or fixed drive flanges. If the front hub has a dial marked Free/Lock, it’s manual. No dial and a smooth cap usually means auto or fixed. Check your VIN against the Nissan FAST catalogue or the FSM for certainty.

How often should the front wheel bearings be repacked?

For serviceable front bearings, a good rule is to inspect and repack around every 40,000 km, or sooner with frequent off‑road work, towing, or water crossings. If your variant uses a sealed hub unit, don’t repack—replace the assembly when noisy or loose.

Is it safe to drive with a humming wheel hub?

It’s not recommended. A humming hub can rapidly worsen, create heat, and increase stopping distances. Book it in as soon as practical to avoid collateral damage to rotors, sensors or seals.