Parts for your 2020 Nissan X-trail-Wheel hubs

2020 Nissan X‑TRAIL wheel-hubs: what they do and when to service them

Wheel-hubs are absolutely relevant to the 2020 Nissan X‑TRAIL (T32). Technical references including the Nissan X‑TRAIL T32 Service Manual (sections FAX – Front Axle and RAX – Rear Axle) and the Nissan Electronic Parts Catalogue (FAST), as well as major aftermarket catalogues for hub units, specify bolt-on hub and bearing assemblies on both front and rear axles. These sealed units incorporate the wheel studs and the wheel speed (ABS) encoder, and are standard fitment across 2WD and 4WD variants.

On this model, each wheel-hub assembly supports the vehicle’s weight, centres the wheel, and allows smooth rotation via an integrated, sealed bearing. The ABS tone ring is built in, so a failing hub can also throw ABS or stability control warnings. Because the bearings are sealed, there’s no periodic greasing—maintenance is mostly about inspection and correct installation when replacement is needed.

As part of routine servicing, it pays to check for early signs of hub wear. The workshop should road test for humming or growling that changes with speed, feel for play with the wheel off the ground, and scan for ABS faults that may point to a hub encoder issue. They’ll also look for uneven tyre wear and check the condition of the studs and threads.

• Common symptoms: a droning noise that gets louder when turning one way, ABS/traction lights, vibration through the seat or steering, or noticeable wheel play.
• Replacement guidance: hubs are replaced as complete units. There’s no factory interval—replace when noisy, rough, loose, or if the ABS encoder fails. Many shops replace a single noisy side