Parts for your 2008 Nissan X-trail-Wheel hubs

2008 Nissan X-TRAIL Wheel Hubs

Wheel hubs are absolutely used on the 2008 Nissan X-TRAIL (T31). Technical sources including the Nissan X-TRAIL T31 Series Service Manual (Front Axle “FAX” and Rear Axle “RAX” sections), the Nissan FAST parts catalogue, and major bearing manufacturers’ catalogues list unitised hub-and-bearing assemblies for both front and rear on this model, with integrated ABS encoder rings. That confirms the hub assembly is a relevant and serviceable component on every 2008 X-TRAIL variant, whether 2WD or All-Mode 4x4-i.

On this X-TRAIL, the wheel hub does the heavy lifting: it centres the wheel, carries vehicle load through a sealed double-row bearing, and (on ABS-equipped cars) provides the encoder for the wheel speed sensor. The front hubs also support the CV stub axle. Because the bearings are sealed-for-life, there’s no periodic greasing—when they’re worn, the complete hub assembly is replaced.

As part of routine servicing, a quick hub health check is smart. A road test for a humming or growling noise that rises with road speed, plus a spin-and-listen on the hoist, will catch early wear. With the wheel off the ground, any play felt at 12 and 6 o’clock, roughness when rotating, or ABS faults can point to a failing hub. Uneven tyre wear and heat at the centre of the wheel after a drive can be other tells.

Replacement is straightforward for a trained tech: the brake assembly and sensor wiring are moved aside, the axle nut (front) and hub bolts are removed, and the unit is swapped out. Key tips for the X-TRAIL T31:

• Always follow the Nissan service manual for torque specs and procedures