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Clicking Axle Noise Solved - Try this first!!!!!


Mrdeli

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haha I know, I didn't really realise it until BM pointed it out last week, then I noticed it ALL THE TIME!

 

Damn you BM!

 

I know youre a fairly long way away from me, but I may be backl in the future, as much as everyone keeps telling me to go somewhere closer!

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Did my offside yesterday. Was just getting one click. Stripped it down as per guide and found everything bone dry.

 

Lubricated with some Fuchs Renolit EP 2 (ETREME PRESSURE) grease and now totally click free.

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If anyone near to Ipswich wants to try this I don't mind supervising and providing the grease, I can even bring the stupidly large 32mm(?) heavy duty deep socket that I bought especially for the job, I bought a massive tube of lubricant and only used a tiny amount of it, loads spare and no use for it.

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Actually try this first! Check your rear wheel bolts are TIGHT!

 

Yesterday I was driving along and thought my Z a caught the dreaded clicking axle syndrome. So I went to do this quick grease trick but first went to loosen up my wheels....... to find they were already loose! So I tightened them up and went for a test drive, perfect!

 

I really should tell the garage that recently fitted my new tyres.

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Disclaimer - this worked for me and has for lots in the USA. I am not a trained mechanic - if you are unsure of mechanics leave this to an expert. I take no responsibility for any works that you choose to do to your car – any works are at your own judgement and risk.

 

I would rate this repair as easy diy.

 

My car has suffered from the well documented clicking noise (from drivers side) rear axle since purchase.

 

There is an awful lot of information on the web about it - but the more you research it, the more different answers are thrown up. (It is possible of course that various different problems exist).

 

I have however come to the conclusion that most posts assume that the universal joints are the problem. This initially seems to be logical - but I now believe in the vast majority of cases these are a red herring.

 

My car exhibited 'classic' signs of the clicking axle problem. From standing still each time I moved off (forward or backwards) the rear axle would make a clicking sound. Also underway if I stepped off the gas and then back on it would often click. The click is not a constant click, just a one off click each time.

 

Logic would assume that the universal joint may have a play in it, and that the 'slack' being taken up is what is causing the click. I was so convinced that this was the answer to the problem that I was about to purchase new universal joints.

 

I then came across this thread –

 

http://m.my350z.com/...ad.php?t=428639

 

Initially on the above thread it stated the fix was to remove the axle, grease and rotate the joint etc...

 

But by the end of the thread the problem had been traced to insufficient lubrication to the inner edge of the axle splins and collar.

 

Better still, to add lubrication just requires the axle nut to be slacked off, the axle pushing in around 1 1/2 inches and the area being lubricated.

 

With hope more than expectation I did this today. Result - instant and 100% cure of the noise. If you read the thread you will see that persons who have done this fix a year or more ago have not had the problems return.

 

It is however worth ensuring that a high quality grease is used (some have used a marine type).

 

Tools required: 32mm axle socket (I purchased one from eBay at £3.8p), Breaker bar (tesco £5.99), Artist paint brushes to help apply the grease (12 pack from eBay £1.97, grease (I used Lucas x-tra heavy duty marine & bearing grease), lump of wood, torque wrench and pliers.

 

 

First off jack up the car and remove the wheel (chock wheels). Use the pliers to remove the split pin. Attach the socket and loosen nut with the breaker bar or similar (anti-clockwise). Spin the nut off so it becomes flush with the end of the thread. Now push the axle in (you may wish to clonk it with a lump of wood or similar if it is stiff – by keeping the nut flush with the axle thread end, you should protect the thread from damage – don’t hit it too hard though!). Once it’s pushed in as far as it will go, look behind the disc and you will see the axle splins and collar exposed. Apply grease liberally to this area. Release the handbrake (ensure wheels chocked) and rotate the wheel so you can grease the other areas.

 

Once greased, tighten the nut again (I think the torque is 177lbs) and this will draw the axle back out. Insert the split pin again and put the wheel back on - great now you have no more clicking! ïŠ

 

Job time around 35 mins per side.

 

Tips.

 

1. It’s a good idea to chock wheels as the hand brake is not effective when raising the rear wheels (also you may need to release the handbrake to rotate the hub for access when greasing.

 

2. It is a good idea to use axle stands as well as the jack for safety.

 

Good luck

 

 

 

Thats the way i did it too,................no more clicking. Thanx to the u.s guys

 

 

 

Michael

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Hi guys i have a 370z but have the same noise every time i brake for example when i park the car. It sound like this:

 

 

 

I put last weekend some grease as suggested but it did not do the trick. Do you guys have any other ideas?

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My 350GT started clicking a couple of months ago and noticed it has been getting progressively worse. Changed the brake pads and stripped down the complete braking system in the hope this would do the trick but to no avail. Then came across this thread...

 

Will try the recommended remedy using the grease etc at the weekend and report back, but am quite confident this will work judging by the vast majority of satisfied posts.

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Hi guys i have a 370z but have the same noise every time i brake for example when i park the car. It sound like this:

 

 

 

I put last weekend some grease as suggested but it did not do the trick. Do you guys have any other ideas?

 

That does not sound like a clicking axle to me - far too 'deep' in sound.

 

Sounds to me more like the cogs in the diff engaging but as you say it seems brake related and is less noticable when the handbrake is off, so not sure.

 

If your car is still in warranty go back to the dealer.

 

If not, post up your whereabouts and we can point you in the direction of the nearest specialist for an informed opinion.

 

Oh and BTW, welcome to the forum and although I'll leave this post here you may wish to put up an intro and another post related to your issue in the 370 technical section. ;)

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Can this noise be replicated by turning the drive shafts by hand? I think this is the problem on mine, especially when I'm moving from reverse to 1st, guessing the shaft moves twice, I was recently told a rear wheel bearing has slight play from the mot, could this of been confused with this?

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A clicking under chasis noise can really be hard to detect as that alone is composed of hundreds of parts. In my case, I've experienced a wierd noise on my front wheels after heavy rains poured. Found out that the flood water washed away most of my tie rod joints grease. Tie rods are worne out anyway so I just had them replaced.

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Just tried this evening but to no avail. Already had a 32mm socket but unfortunately it's not deep enough to cover the thread and get a grip on nut. Also went into Halfrauds to check out torque wrench but they start at £75 so will be looking for a garage in either the North East (leave on Thu morning) or Salisbury area.

 

Does the clicking cause any long term major damage? If so will I need to get it sorted ASAP (it's only just started)?

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Just tried this evening but to no avail. Already had a 32mm socket but unfortunately it's not deep enough to cover the thread and get a grip on nut. Also went into Halfrauds to check out torque wrench but they start at £75 so will be looking for a garage in either the North East (leave on Thu morning) or Salisbury area.

 

Does the clicking cause any long term major damage? If so will I need to get it sorted ASAP (it's only just started)?

Thanks for this post, I got mine sorted. :D About torque wrench, I bought mine (Silverline - for £20) which OK only do torque up to 210Nm so I did and added a bit more at the end.

 

Also to mention it would be easier to take out the 6 bolts on the diff side to slide the drive shaft out to create a bit more space for applied grease. :)

 

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