Parts for your 2004 Nissan Serena-Wheel hubs

2004 Nissan Serena Wheel Hubs — What They Do and When to Sort Them Out

Wheel hubs are absolutely fitted to the 2004 Nissan Serena (C24). This is confirmed in the Nissan Serena C24 Factory Service Manual—see Sections FAX (Front Axle) and RAX/RA (Rear Axle)—which detail the hub and bearing assemblies, and by the Nissan FAST electronic parts catalogue for 2004 C24 models. Major bearing manufacturers’ application guides (e.g., NTN/SNR, SKF, Koyo) also list complete hub/bearing units for the Serena C24, which further confirms their use on this vehicle.

On this Serena, the wheel hub is the bit the wheel bolts to via the studs. It supports the vehicle’s weight through a sealed double-row bearing, keeps everything aligned, and allows smooth rotation. Up front, the hub mates to the driveshaft spline on FWD/4WD variants and carries an ABS tone ring for the speed sensor. Out back, the hub/bearing unit varies by brake and ABS setup but serves the same purpose—quiet, precise rotation and solid wheel retention.

They’re a sealed-for-life design, so there’s no greasing to do. Instead, they’re checked at service time for roughness, play, and noise. A healthy Serena hub should spin quietly with no rumble and have zero free play. Most folk will first notice a failing hub as a humming or growling that changes with road speed or when loading the corner (gentle lane change). Left too long, you can get ABS warning lights, uneven tyre wear, heat around the hub, or vague steering.

• Tell-tale signs: humming/rumble that changes with speed or turning, ABS light from a damaged tone ring, wheel play felt at 12-and-6 o’clock, or heat at the hub after a drive.
• Service tip: inspect at every 10,000–15,000 km service or before big trips, especially if the van tows or cops rough roads.
• Replacement: follow the FSM procedure. The Serena C24 commonly uses a pressed-in bearing mated to the hub up front (a press is usually required). Rear fitment can be a bolt-in or pressed unit depending on variant.
• Always use new axle nuts/bolts where specified and torque everything to spec