Parts for your 2010 Nissan Tiida-Cv joint

2010 Nissan Tiida CV-joint — what it does and when to service it

According to the Nissan Tiida/Versa C11 Factory Service Manual (Front Axle — Drive Shaft section) and the Nissan FAST parts catalogue for C11 models (which list inner and outer constant velocity joints), the 2010 Nissan Tiida is fitted with CV joints on both front drive shafts. Major aftermarket catalogues from GKN/NTN and GSP also supply complete shafts and CV kits for this model, further confirming CV-joint fitment.

On a Tiida, the CV joint lets the front wheels put power down smoothly while steering and coping with suspension travel. Each side uses an outer Rzeppa-style CV at the hub for full steering angle, and an inner tripod-style CV at the transaxle for in–out plunge and alignment. When everything’s right, there’s no clicking, no shudder, and the grease stays sealed inside the rubber boot.

There’s no set replacement interval for a CV joint on a 2010 Tiida, but servicing should include regular checks. At each service (about every 10,000–15,000 km), a quick look over the CV boots is smart: if a boot is cracked, split, or flicking grease onto the inside of the wheel or guard, it needs attention pronto. A boot caught early can usually be replaced and the joint re-greased, saving the cost of a full joint or shaft.

If there’s a rhythmic clicking on tight turns (outer joint) or a shudder/vibration under load in a straight line (inner joint), the joint may be worn. Once a joint’s pitted or noisy, replacement is the fix. Many workshops in Aus and NZ prefer fitting a complete driveshaft assembly because it’s quick, cost-effective, and includes new joints both ends. Boot-only repairs are fine if wear hasn’t started.

• Always use the correct moly CV grease and quality clamps/boots.
• Replace the axle/hub nut and circlip, and torque everything to the Nissan spec from the service manual.
• After refitting, road test for noise/vibration, a wheel alignment check is sensible if the strut bolts were loosened.
• Avoid driving long with a torn boot — grit and water will wreck the joint fast.

Look after the boots and grease, and the Tiida’s CV joints will usually rack up big kilometres without drama.

What are the common signs of a worn CV joint on a 2010 Tiida?

Classic symptoms include a clicking or clacking noise on tight turns (outer joint), grease sprayed around the inside of the wheel, and vibration or shudder during acceleration (often the inner joint). Left unchecked, you may also feel knocks on take-off.

Is it better to replace just the boot or the whole driveshaft?

If the boot has only just split and the joint is still quiet with no play, a boot and fresh grease is fine. If there’s any clicking, pitting, metal flake in the grease, or a long history of driving with a torn boot, it’s usually better value to replace the joint or the complete shaft.

How often should the CV joints be checked on a Tiida?

There’s no fixed interval to replace the joints, but they should be inspected at every service. A quick look at the boots and a short lock-to-lock test drive will usually catch issues early and keep costs down.