Rear Axle Clunk (Please Report Here!)

DEpointfive0 · 11-04-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadezz

just had a new "Drive Shaft (carbon composite)" ordered before my 60k warranty is up. I took in today 57k miles to my Nissan tech and he found the clicking noise at low speeds and when shifting into park, drive and reverse. Told me he's ordered the Drive Shaft ($800+) free of charge no questions asked. :-) Guess im glad to have had a great relationship with not only my tech, but my service writer too! I always leave a $20 spot for them both to get lunch anytime I'm in the service bay.. anyhow Soon as its complete i'll update to confirm if it solves the clicking/clunking noise in the rear.

I might ask about that. Can we get a pic of the paperwork?

I had my axles regreased by the dealer and it still clicks

1slow370 · 11-04-2014, 11:21 AM

see there are multiple sources of the click/clunk just depends on whats failed if you have a failin u joint in your drive shaft it will do this too(just less likely).

Guavazo · 11-04-2014, 07:56 PM

I can get a clunk when I shift from Park to Reverse and let the break go as the car start rolling. if I press on the break and stop the car, it will not clunk again until I shift to first gear and back to Reverse. I'm thinking to bring it in to dealer and have them look up the brushing see if that is the problem. I had change the diff fluid around 6 month ago.

ts1412 · 12-24-2016, 10:20 AM

Hey guys

I know this is an outdated thread but I purchased my 09 and had the issue in the rear and front. Front they didn't fix (taking it back in Thursday) but the rear they replaced the rear driveshaft. Just wanted to share my experience and potential help the next soul.

It was under warranty so I am hopeful the front end clunk is just a lube job like the other post states.

NRGz · 12-26-2016, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ts1412

Hey guys

I know this is an outdated thread but I purchased my 09 and had the issue in the rear and front. Front they didn't fix (taking it back in Thursday) but the rear they replaced the rear driveshaft. Just wanted to share my experience and potential help the next soul.

It was under warranty so I am hopeful the front end clunk is just a lube job like the other post states.

Sounds like i wasnt the only one. My rear.. what sounds like my driftshaft shakes and shutters from a cold start. I can hear it inside as my rear is gutted.
I checked the driveshaft and it has some play into it, correct me if im wrong, but is some free play normal?
It clunks when going into a stop on shift mode which ive been thinking its the driveshaft catching first gear

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Wonka2581 · 12-27-2016, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Guavazo

I can get a clunk when I shift from Park to Reverse and let the break go as the car start rolling. if I press on the break and stop the car, it will not clunk again until I shift to first gear and back to Reverse. I'm thinking to bring it in to dealer and have them look up the brushing see if that is the problem. I had change the diff fluid around 6 month ago.

I'm having the same issues.. car just went out of warranty as well.. what should I do??????????

ts1412 · 12-27-2016, 09:42 AM

They just replaced the entire driveshaft here.

The same noise is coming from my front end now too. Same as your cause in shift mode going from 2nd into first. I'm going to have them check it. If they say nothing is broken, I will take note of this and bring it back to them if there was something wrong.

I think it's frustrating having a clunk sound though. I will update Thursday once I get my vehicle back from the dealer and see what they say about the front clunk.

NRGz · 12-27-2016, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ts1412

They just replaced the entire driveshaft here.

The same noise is coming from my front end now too. Same as your cause in shift mode going from 2nd into first. I'm going to have them check it. If they say nothing is broken, I will take note of this and bring it back to them if there was something wrong.

I think it's frustrating having a clunk sound though. I will update Thursday once I get my vehicle back from the dealer and see what they say about the front clunk.

Do you hear your rear shake or shutter at a cold start up? It happens to me on very cold mornings.. I have a 7at and when going to a stop on shift mode it clunks going from second to first gear for me.

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Wonka2581 · 12-27-2016, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NRGz

Do you hear your rear shake or shutter at a cold start up? It happens to me on very cold mornings.. I have a 7at and when going to a stop on shift mode it clunks going from second to first gear for me.

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I have the 7at as well it happens when I put it into D or coming out of D and into R. M mode or 1st gear it does not.

ts1412 · 12-28-2016, 11:35 AM

Yes. Exactly what happens to me. I am hopeful it's not another driveshaft or axle replacement but I will update all tomorrow!

ts1412 · 12-30-2016, 01:48 PM

So....after a couple hours waiting in the waiting room, the service manager, tech, and service advisor call me out. Explain to me why the rear was replaced (loose bracket or something) and the front is nothing to worry about and it will harm nothing.

While I half heartedly believe them, I'm glad I brough it in, so that way if something does break in the near future, they had an opportunity to fix it and hopefully after warranty expires they'll fix it since I logged this as a potential issue.

I'll update all once my front axle unbolts itself from my car at freeway speeds.

God bless

Wonka2581 · 01-23-2017, 12:55 PM

Looking for the rear axle / hub torque specs. I have tried to find them but I have come up empty handed. Trying to fix the rear axle clunk noise. Thanks.

Wonka2581 · 01-23-2017, 04:51 PM

Dude used lock tight on his axle splines instead of grease.. thoughts on this??

https://youtu.be/3ipx1OWx3kk

11-04-2014, 11:21 AM	#92 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	see there are multiple sources of the click/clunk just depends on whats failed if you have a failin u joint in your drive shaft it will do this too(just less likely). __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

12-27-2016, 09:42 AM	#97 (permalink)
ts1412 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Missouri Posts: 37 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 8	They just replaced the entire driveshaft here. The same noise is coming from my front end now too. Same as your cause in shift mode going from 2nd into first. I'm going to have them check it. If they say nothing is broken, I will take note of this and bring it back to them if there was something wrong. I think it's frustrating having a clunk sound though. I will update Thursday once I get my vehicle back from the dealer and see what they say about the front clunk. Wonka2581 likes this.

12-28-2016, 11:35 AM	#100 (permalink)
ts1412 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Missouri Posts: 37 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 8	Yes. Exactly what happens to me. I am hopeful it's not another driveshaft or axle replacement but I will update all tomorrow! Wonka2581 likes this.

12-30-2016, 01:48 PM	#101 (permalink)
ts1412 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Missouri Posts: 37 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 8	So....after a couple hours waiting in the waiting room, the service manager, tech, and service advisor call me out. Explain to me why the rear was replaced (loose bracket or something) and the front is nothing to worry about and it will harm nothing. While I half heartedly believe them, I'm glad I brough it in, so that way if something does break in the near future, they had an opportunity to fix it and hopefully after warranty expires they'll fix it since I logged this as a potential issue. I'll update all once my front axle unbolts itself from my car at freeway speeds. God bless Wonka2581 and wideglideleon like this.

01-23-2017, 12:55 PM	#102 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Looking for the rear axle / hub torque specs. I have tried to find them but I have come up empty handed. Trying to fix the rear axle clunk noise. Thanks. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

11-04-2014, 07:56 PM	#93 (permalink)
Guavazo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ME Posts: 61 Drives: 10 370Z PG+Sport 6MT Rep Power: 14	I can get a clunk when I shift from Park to Reverse and let the break go as the car start rolling. if I press on the break and stop the car, it will not clunk again until I shift to first gear and back to Reverse. I'm thinking to bring it in to dealer and have them look up the brushing see if that is the problem. I had change the diff fluid around 6 month ago.

01-23-2017, 04:51 PM	#103 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Dude used lock tight on his axle splines instead of grease.. thoughts on this?? https://youtu.be/3ipx1OWx3kk __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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