Parts for your 2008 Nissan Serena-Wheel hubs

2008 Nissan Serena Wheel Hubs

Based on technical references including the Nissan C25 Serena Service Manual (Front Axle/Suspension and Rear Axle sections), the Nissan FAST parts catalogue, and aftermarket catalogues from known bearing makers (e.g., NTN/NSK/SKF for C25 hub assemblies), the 2008 Nissan Serena is fitted with wheel hubs front and rear. So wheel-hubs are absolutely relevant to this model.

On the 2008 Serena (C25), the front hubs are a hub-and-bearing assembly that the drive shafts pass through, while the rears are also supplied as hub units with integrated sealed bearings. The hub centres the wheel, houses the wheel studs, and supports the sealed bearing that lets the wheel spin smoothly. Many variants include an ABS tone ring or encoder built into the hub, so a crook hub can also trigger an ABS light.

Because these are sealed units, they’re not a grease-and-go item, once worn, they’re replaced as an assembly. Typical signs it’s time to sort a hub out include:

• A humming or droning that rises with road speed and often changes when cornering
• Play when rocking the wheel at 12 and 6 o’clock on the jack
• ABS warning or erratic speed readings (if the tone ring/encoder is damaged)
• Heat at the hub after a drive, or uneven tyre wear

Good servicing habits help stretch hub life on a Serena. Keep tyres correctly inflated and rotated, make sure wheel alignment is on point, and avoid overloading. When replacing a hub, use quality parts that match the C25 spec. The axle nut torque is critical on the front—over- or under-torquing can kill a new bearing in short order, so follow the service manual torque figures and use a new stake nut where specified. Don’t bash the hub in or out, use the correct puller/press tools to protect the bearing and knuckle. If the vehicle has ABS, watch the encoder/tone ring orientation and keep it clean during install.

It’s also a smart time to check wheel studs and nuts for stretch or thread damage and replace if needed. After fitting, road test for noise, recheck torque after a short run, and keep an ear out over the next few hundred kilometres. Treated right, new hub assemblies on a Serena usually give many tens of thousands of kilometres of quiet service.

Popular questions about 2008 Nissan Serena wheel hubs

How do they tell which hub is noisy on a Serena C25?
They’ll road test first, listening for a speed-related hum that changes when weaving gently left and right. Then, with the Serena safely on stands, they’ll spin each wheel by hand, feeling for roughness, and check play at 12 and 6 o’clock. A mechanic may also use a chassis ear or a stethoscope on the knuckle to pinpoint the culprit.

Are the rear hubs on a 2008 Serena serviceable or sealed?
The rear hub units are sealed bearing assemblies. They’re not designed for regreasing or adjustment. If the bearing gets noisy or the ABS encoder is damaged, the whole hub unit is replaced.

Should both front hubs be replaced together?
Not mandatory, but common in practice. If one side has failed due to age and kilometres, the other side is often not far behind. Replacing pairs can save repeat labour and keep noise characteristics even across the axle.