Parts for your 2008 Nissan Serena-Centre bearing

2008 Nissan Serena centre-bearing: what it is, whether you’ve got one, and how to look after it

Based on Nissan technical literature, a centre-bearing is only fitted to 2008 Nissan Serena models with four-wheel drive (chassis code NC25). Two-wheel drive/front-wheel drive C25 models don’t use a propeller shaft and therefore don’t have a centre-bearing. This is supported by the Nissan Serena C25/NC25 Service Manual (Driveline/Axle “DLN” section – propeller shaft applies to 4WD only) and the Nissan FAST electronic parts catalogue, which lists a propeller shaft centre bearing assembly under Group 37 for NC25 (4WD) variants, but not for C25 (2WD).

Why it’s not used on 2WD: the 2008 Serena in 2WD form is a transverse front-drive MPV. Power goes through a transaxle to two short front driveshafts, so there’s no long prop shaft running down the vehicle and no need for a centre support bearing.

For 4WD owners (NC25), the centre-bearing is a small but crucial bit of hardware that supports the Serena’s two-piece propeller shaft along the body. Its job is to hold the shaft at the correct height and angle, isolating vibration with a rubber mount while keeping everything aligned so torque gets to the rear diff smoothly. When it’s healthy, you’ll barely know it’s there