Parts for your 2000 Nissan Serena-Cv joint

2000 Nissan Serena CV Joint — what it does and how to look after it

Yes, the 2000 Nissan Serena uses CV joints. The 2000 model year in Japan is the C24 series, which is front‑wheel drive (with some 4WD variants), and the front drive shafts are constant velocity joint type. This is documented in the Nissan factory service manual for the C24 series (Front Axle/Drive Shaft sections) and backed up by the Nissan FAST electronic parts catalogue, which lists outer and inner CV joint assemblies and boot kits for C24 Serena drive shafts. If you’re looking at a grey‑import Serena from this era in Australia or New Zealand, it’s almost always the C24, so CV joints are absolutely relevant.

A CV joint lets the front wheels receive power smoothly while they steer and move up and down with the suspension. The outer joint handles big steering angles, the inner joint manages plunge as the suspension travels. When they’re healthy, there’s no vibration, no clicking, just quiet, smooth drive through corners and over bumps.

For servicing a 2000 Serena, the smart play is regular CV boot inspections. The rubber boots keep special grease inside and grit and water out. Once a boot tears, grease escapes and the joint can wear rapidly. Many owners catch issues early and just replace a boot and regrease, leave it too long and you’re up for a joint or complete shaft.

• Listen for rhythmic clicking on turns (outer joint wear) and shudder on take‑off (inner joint wear).
• Inspect boots every 10,000–15,000 km or at each service. Look for splits, grease fling around the wheel or subframe, and perished rubber.
• If a joint is noisy or has play, replacing the complete shaft assembly is often the most time‑ and cost‑effective fix, and it comes with new boots and clamps.
• Use quality moly CV grease, new clamps, and a new hub nut, torque and stake the nut to spec, and recheck wheel alignment if the strut bolts were loosened.

With decent boots and grease, CVs on a Serena will typically run well past 150,000–200,000 km. Anyone planning big family road trips or towing should keep an ear out after services and around full‑lock turns—catching a split boot early saves a lot of coin.

Popular questions about 2000 Nissan Serena CV joints

What are the common signs a CV joint is failing on a 2000 Serena?
Most drivers notice a clicking or clacking noise on tight turns, especially under light throttle—that’s usually the outer joint. Inner joint wear can feel like a vibration or shudder on take‑off or a droning under load. Grease sprayed around the inside of the wheel is a giveaway of a split boot.

Should they replace just the boot, the joint, or the whole driveshaft?
If the boot has only just split and the joint is quiet with no play, a boot kit and fresh grease is fine. If the joint clicks, grinds, or has visible wear, replacing the joint or the complete shaft is better. Many workshops prefer a complete shaft because it’s quicker, comes pre‑assembled, and refreshes both boots.

How often should CV boots be checked on a Serena?
Have them inspected at every service (around 10,000–15,000 km). High‑heat, stop‑start city work and full‑lock parking manoeuvres are tough on boots, so frequent checks catch issues early and prevent joint damage.