Nissan Note Rear Axle

Nissan Note Rear Suspension Component (Ex-Japan)

The rear axle system of the Nissan Note (E11 and E12 models) is a “Torsion Beam” design. It is engineered to provide a balance between a compact car’s agility and the load-bearing capacity needed for family or commercial use. Whether you are selling the Wheel Hub Assembly or the Axle Bushings for 5,000 KSh, this component is vital for maintaining the vehicle’s rear-end geometry and preventing “fishtailing” or swaying at high speeds.

Condition & Quality (The Ex-Japan Advantage)

At this price point, the part is sourced from the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM). This is a significant selling point because:

• Zero Fatigue: Japanese roads are exceptionally smooth; unlike parts salvaged from local “Kenyan-used” cars, these have not been subjected to extreme pothole impacts or heavy overloading.

• Original Metallurgy: Genuine Nissan steel and high-density rubber bushings outlast new “aftermarket” clones that often crack or squeak within months of installation.

• Rust-Free: These parts are cleaned and inspected to ensure the mounting points for the brake lines and sensors are in factory-new condition.

Technical Inspection & Health

Before listing or buying this part for 5,000 KSh, we verify the following “Technical Vital Signs”:

1. Bearing Smoothness (for Hubs): We ensure the hub spins silently. Any “grinding” or “roughness” when spun by hand indicates a fail.

2. Bushing Integrity: The rubber mounts are inspected for “dry rot” or tearing. Good bushings mean the axle won’t “clunk” when you go over bumps.

3. Sensor Port Clarity: For models equipped with ABS, the sensor mounting hole is clear and undamaged, ensuring your dashboard lights stay off after installation.

4. Straightness: If selling the beam, it is laser-checked (visual alignment) to ensure it isn’t warped, which would otherwise cause your rear tires to “eat” their inner or outer edges.

Symptoms This Part Will Fix

• Humming Noises: That “airplane-like” drone coming from the back of the car as you speed up.

• Uneven Tire Wear: If your rear tires are wearing out prematurely on one side.

• Unstable Handling: The feeling that the back of the car is “stepping out” or sliding during sharp corners or on wet roads.

• Rear End Clunking: A heavy metal-on-metal sound when the car is fully loaded or hitting a speed bump.

Compatibility Note

• Fits Models: Nissan Note E11 (2005–2012) and E12 (2013–2019).

• Chassis Codes: HR15DE, HR12DE, and the HE12 (e-Power) variants.

• Cross-Compatibility: Some components are interchangeable with the Nissan March (K12/K13) and Nissan Tiida, making this a versatile and high-demand part.