Parts for your 2014 Nissan Pulsar-Centre bearing

2014 Nissan Pulsar centre-bearing: what’s actually fitted and what to service

Short answer: a traditional tailshaft centre-bearing isn’t used on the 2014 Nissan Pulsar. Technical references including the Nissan Pulsar C12 Series Service Manual (Front Axle/Driveshaft sections), the Nissan Sentra/Sylphy B17 Service Manual (Front Axle/Driveline), and the Nissan FAST parts catalogue for the B17/C12 show no propeller shaft or centre support bearing in this model. Those documents instead list a right‑hand (RH) intermediate driveshaft with a block-mounted support bearing/bracket, sometimes called an “intermediate shaft bearing” or “drive shaft bearing”. That’s a different component to a tailshaft centre-bearing found on rear‑wheel drive or all‑wheel drive vehicles with a two‑piece propeller shaft.

Why it’s not used: the 2014 Pulsar (C12 hatch and B17 sedan) is front‑wheel drive, with a transverse engine and transaxle. Power goes straight out of the gearbox to two short driveshafts with CV joints, so there’s no long tailshaft running down the car that would need a centre support. On the RH side, Nissan uses an intermediate shaft and support bearing to even out shaft lengths and reduce torque steer, but this isn’t the same part or function as a tailshaft centre-bearing.

If someone’s chasing “centre-bearing” noises or vibrations on a Pulsar, it’s worth focusing on FWD driveline items instead:

• RH intermediate shaft support bearing (look for rumbling under load, play at the bearing, or torn rubber mount)
• CV joints and boots (clicking on turns, splits, grease flung out)
• Wheel/tyre balance, bent rims, and tyre defects
• Engine and transmission mounts, especially if there’s a shudder on take‑off

Service tips: there’s no scheduled maintenance for a non‑existent centre-bearing on this model, and the intermediate shaft support bearing is generally a replace‑when‑worn item. During routine servicing, a quick check for bearing play, abnormal noise on road test, and any CV boot damage is smart. If the intermediate bearing is noisy, replace it promptly—letting it go can accelerate CV joint wear and add vibration. Always torque the bearing bracket fasteners to spec and recheck wheel alignment and balance if chasing a vibration. Quality tyres and correct pressures make a big difference to perceived driveline harshness on these cars.

Popular questions

Does a 2014 Nissan Pulsar have a centre-bearing?
No. The Pulsar is front‑wheel drive and doesn’t use a tailshaft centre-bearing. It does have a right‑hand intermediate driveshaft with a support bearing on the engine block, which some people mix up with a centre-bearing. Different part, different job.

What causes vibration on a 2014 Pulsar if there’s no centre-bearing?
Common culprits are wheel/tyre balance or defects, worn engine/trans mounts, a failing RH intermediate shaft support bearing, or CV joint wear. Start with wheel balance and tyre condition, then inspect driveline mounts and the RH bearing for play or rumble under acceleration.

How do you spot a failing intermediate shaft support bearing?
Listen for a growl or droning that rises with road speed, often worse under load. On the hoist, check for radial or axial play at the bearing and any torn rubber. If there’s noticeable movement or roughness, replacement is the fix—there’s no practical re‑greasing or adjustment.