Parts for your 2008 Nissan Tiida-Centre bearing

2008 Nissan Tiida centre-bearing: is it used, and why (or why not)?

Short answer: a centre-bearing isn’t fitted to the 2008 Nissan Tiida (C11). The Tiida is front‑wheel drive, so it doesn’t run a long, two‑piece tailshaft that would need a centre-bearing for support. Instead, it uses short left and right CV half‑shafts directly from the transaxle to the front wheels.

That call is backed by technical references. The Nissan Tiida C11 Factory Service Manual details the front axle and CV joints but contains no propeller shaft or centre support bearing section, which is exactly what you’d expect on a FWD platform. Likewise, the Nissan electronic parts catalogue (FAST/Global EPC) for the C11 lists front drive shafts, CV joints, and wheel bearings, but no centre-bearing assembly or bracket. General aftermarket workshop manuals for the Tiida (C11, 2006–2012) cover CV axles and wheel bearings and make no provision for a centre-bearing either.

Why it isn’t used: a centre-bearing is designed to support a long, multi‑piece tailshaft on rear‑wheel drive or all‑wheel drive vehicles—think utes, larger sedans, and 4x4s—where the shaft runs the length of the car. The Tiida’s driveline is much shorter and more compact. Power goes through a transaxle, then straight out via two CV shafts to the front hubs. There’s simply no long shaft down the middle of the vehicle, so there’s nothing to “centre‑support.”

Worth noting: some front‑drive cars do use a right‑hand intermediate shaft with a carrier bearing to balance shaft lengths and reduce torque steer. The 2008 Tiida C11 isn’t one of them in standard form, the factory parts listing and service procedures don’t specify a carrier bearing on the RH side. If someone’s chasing a vibration or rumble on a Tiida that’s been misdiagnosed as a centre-bearing, the usual suspects are worn CV joints, damaged CV boots with lost grease, out‑of‑round tyres, or a failing front wheel bearing.

• Technical sources referenced:
  • Nissan Tiida C11 Factory Service Manual (Front Axle/Driveline sections – no propeller shaft/centre-bearing coverage for FWD C11)
  • Nissan FAST/Global Electronic Parts Catalogue for C11 (front drive shafts and wheel bearings listed, no centre-bearing part)
  • Aftermarket workshop manuals for Nissan Tiida C11 (CV axles and wheel bearings service, no centre-bearing procedures)

FAQs

Does a 2008 Nissan Tiida have a centre-bearing?
No. The Tiida (C11) is front‑wheel drive and doesn’t use a two‑piece tailshaft, so there’s no need for a centre-bearing. Its driveline uses CV half‑shafts from the transaxle to the front wheels.

What noises might be mistaken for a failed centre-bearing on a Tiida?
A humming or growl that changes with road speed is more likely a front wheel bearing. Clicking on turns points to an outer CV joint, while shudder under load can be a worn inner CV joint or a tyre/wheel issue. A proper road test and inspection of CV boots and wheel bearings will usually pinpoint it.

Is there any driveline bearing to service on a Tiida instead?
Wheel bearings on the Tiida are sealed units and are replaced as assemblies when worn. CV joints are maintenance‑free but rely on intact boots and grease—so regular checks for split boots and sling‑off grease are worthwhile. There’s no scheduled service for a centre-bearing because the vehicle doesn’t have one.