Parts for your 2010 Nissan Navara-Wheel bearings

2010 Nissan Navara wheel-bearings

Wheel bearings are absolutely used on the 2010 Nissan Navara. Technical sources that document this include the Nissan Navara D40 Factory Service Manual (sections FAX – Front Axle and RAX – Rear Axle, Wheel Hub and Bearing), the Nissan Navara D22 Factory Service Manual (front hub tapered roller bearings and rear axle bearings), and Nissan’s FAST parts catalogue, all of which list front hub-and-bearing assemblies and rear axle bearings for these models. General repair references such as the Haynes manual for Navara/Frontier/Pathfinder (2005–2014) also cover inspection and replacement procedures for these bearings.

On a 2010 Navara, wheel bearings do the quiet heavy lifting. They carry the ute’s weight, keep the wheels spinning smoothly with minimal friction, and help the ABS and stability systems get clean signals. Most D40 variants run a sealed front hub-and-bearing unit, while the D22 front end uses adjustable tapered roller bearings. At the back, both series use serviceable bearings with an oil seal on the live axle.

As part of regular servicing, it pays to check for play, noise and heat after a test drive. A healthy bearing is quiet and cool to the touch. If there’s a low growl that rises with road speed, a rhythmic rumble on turns, or ABS/traction lights kicking off unexpectedly, it’s time for a closer look.

• Common symptoms: humming or droning that changes with speed, noticeable wheel play at 12-and-6 o’clock, uneven brake or tyre wear, hot hub after a drive, ABS warning.
• Front D40: sealed hub assembly, replace the unit when worn. Always torque the axle/hub fasteners to spec and recheck after a short run.
• Front D22: tapered rollers, clean, inspect and repack with a quality NLGI-2 high-temp wheel bearing grease, then set preload/end float per the manual using the locknut and washer.
• Rear (D40/D22): bearing and seal are pressed to the axle, replace as a set if noisy or if the seal leaks. Check axle tube for wear and renew the retainer as needed.

There’s no fixed kilometre interval for replacement, bearings are condition-based. Off-road use, big tyres, water crossings and heavy towing shorten their life. During rotations or brake work, spin and feel each wheel, check for roughness and play, and inspect seals and ABS tone areas. Quality OEM-equivalent parts and proper torque go a long way to keeping the Nav ticking along without dramas.

Popular questions about 2010 Nissan Navara wheel-bearings

How can someone tell which wheel bearing is failing on a Navara?
They’ll usually hear a steady hum that increases with speed. If the noise gets louder turning left, it’s often the right bearing, and vice versa. Jack up the suspect corner, spin by hand and feel for roughness, then hold the tyre at 12-and-6 to check for play. Any grinding or looseness points to a crook bearing.

Do the front bearings need repacking on a 2010 Navara?
It depends on the model. D40 fronts are a sealed hub-and-bearing assembly and don’t get repacked, they’re replaced as a unit. D22 fronts use adjustable tapered roller bearings, which should be cleaned, inspected and repacked with fresh grease, then set to the specified preload.

How long do wheel bearings last, and what might replacement cost?
With normal use they can run 120,000–200,000 km or more. Heavy towing, mud and water shorten that. In Australia or New Zealand, a front D40 hub unit fitted can land roughly in the mid-hundreds to over a grand depending on brand and labour, while serviceable tapered rollers (front D22 or rear axle) are usually cheaper in parts but more time on the press.