Parts for your 2020 Nissan X-trail-Driveshafts

2020 Nissan X-TRAIL Driveshafts — What They Do and How to Look After Them

Driveshafts absolutely are used on the 2020 Nissan X-TRAIL (T32). The Nissan X-TRAIL T32 Series Service Manual details front drive shafts (CV axles) on all 2WD and 4WD models, plus a propeller shaft and rear drive shafts on 4WD (ALL MODE 4x4-i) variants. Nissan’s Electronic Parts Catalogue likewise lists left/right front drive shaft assemblies, and for 4WD, a propeller shaft and rear drive shafts. So, for this model, driveshafts are bang on relevant and vital to how it puts power to the road.

On every 2020 X-TRAIL, the front CV driveshafts transfer torque from the transaxle to the wheels while allowing for steering angle and suspension travel. On 4WD versions, a propeller shaft sends drive to the rear differential, and rear CV driveshafts deliver that torque to the back wheels. When everything’s healthy, it’s smooth, quiet and efficient.

Servicing an X-TRAIL? It’s smart to include driveshaft checks. CV joints rely on rubber boots packed with grease