Parts for your 2005 Nissan Tiida-Centre bearing

2005 Nissan Tiida centre-bearing — what’s actually fitted

For the 2005 Nissan Tiida (C11), a traditional tailshaft centre-bearing isn’t used. The Tiida is a front‑wheel drive hatch/sedan with a transaxle up front and two front driveshafts (CV axles). Because there’s no rear‑wheel drive propeller shaft running the length of the car, there’s no need for a two‑piece tailshaft or a centre support bearing.

Technical references back this up. Nissan’s C11 Factory Service Manual details the Front Axle (FAX) and Transaxle (TF) sections with CV shafts and an RH intermediate shaft, there’s no Propeller Shaft (tailshaft) section because the vehicle architecture doesn’t use one. The Nissan FAST electronic parts catalogue for C11 lists CV shafts, wheel bearings and an optional right‑hand intermediate shaft support bearing/bracket, but no “centre support bearing” for a prop shaft. Local aftermarket catalogues for C11 Tiida also show no centre‑bearing listing—only CV assemblies, wheel bearings and, where applicable, the intermediate shaft support bearing.

Why isn’t a centre-bearing used here? Centre-bearings support long, two‑piece propeller shafts on rear‑wheel drive or all‑wheel drive vehicles to keep the shaft running true and vibration‑free. The Tiida’s compact front‑drive layout sends torque straight from the transaxle to the front wheels via short CV axles, so there’s no long tailshaft to support. Some front‑drive cars, including many Nissans, do use a right‑hand intermediate shaft with a support bearing to even out axle lengths, that part is a bracketed support for the RH intermediate shaft, not a tailshaft centre-bearing.

If someone’s chasing a “centre-bearing” problem on a Tiida, they’re usually hearing/feeling vibration or rumbling that more often points to worn CV joints, a failing wheel bearing, or—if fitted on their variant—a tired RH intermediate shaft support bearing. Clunks on take‑off, clicking on full lock, or a hum that grows with road speed are the common tells. A proper inspection on a hoist will quickly separate CV, wheel bearing, and intermediate shaft support bearing faults. Parts are VIN‑specific, so matching the exact engine/gearbox and build is the safest way to order what’s needed.

• Technical sources referenced:
  • Nissan Tiida/Versa C11 Factory Service Manual: FAX (Front Axle) and TF (Transaxle) sections list CV shafts and an RH intermediate shaft, no propeller shaft section is present.
  • Nissan FAST EPC (C11): No propeller shaft or centre support bearing listing, RH intermediate shaft support bearing/bracket appears where applicable.
  • Aftermarket parts catalogues for AU/NZ: No centre-bearing listed for C11 Tiida, CV shafts, wheel bearings and intermediate shaft support components only.

FAQs

Does a 2005 Nissan Tiida have a centre-bearing?
It doesn’t. The Tiida is front‑wheel drive and doesn’t use a rear propeller shaft, so there’s no tailshaft centre‑bearing fitted from factory.

What’s causing vibration if it’s not the centre-bearing?
Most Tiida vibrations come from worn CV joints, a failing wheel bearing, or uneven/flat‑spotted tyres. On cars with the RH intermediate shaft, the support bearing can wear too, but it’s a different part to a tailshaft centre‑bearing.

Does the Tiida have an intermediate shaft support bearing and can it be replaced?
Many Tiida variants do have a right‑hand intermediate shaft with a support bearing. If it rumbles or has free play, it can be replaced—either the bearing on its own (where serviceable) or the intermediate shaft assembly, depending on the parts available.