Parts for your 2021 Nissan X-trail-Centre bearing

2021 Nissan X‑Trail centre bearing: what’s fitted and what to service

Based on Nissan’s T32 X‑Trail/Rogue Electronic Service Manual (Driveline/Propeller Shaft section) and Nissan parts catalogue illustrations for the AWD propeller shaft assembly, the 2021 X‑Trail with All‑Mode 4x4‑i (AWD) uses a two‑piece prop shaft supported by a centre support bearing. Front‑wheel drive (2WD) X‑Trail variants do not have a prop shaft, so a centre bearing is not used or relevant on those models.

For AWD owners, the centre bearing sits mid‑way along the two‑piece prop shaft, cradled in a rubber mount and bolted to the body. Its job is to keep the shaft running true, control vibration, and share the load between the transfer/Power Transfer Unit up front and the rear final drive. When it’s healthy, the driveline feels smooth and quiet